Narrative Essay: A Special Gift I Received | Grade 11 / 12
Writing about a special gift | English Narrative Writing
In this lesson, students will learn how to write a narrative essay about a special gift. This topic helps students describe events, feelings, and experiences using past tense.
Essay Question
Write about a special gift you received.
- What was the gift?
- Who gave it to you?
- What was the occasion?
- How did you feel?
Model Essay
I still remember the time when I received a car from my brother last year.
I was in grade 12. I did very well in my study. Therefore, I got a high score. I really liked that gift because I needed it. It helped me to go to university to attend my classes.
The car was blue which I liked. It was a sports car. My friends also loved it. Before I got that car, I attended my classes late, but now that problem is over.
I had mixed feelings. I was happy because that car was nice and I really wanted it. However, I was a bit unhappy because I knew that my brother got a loan from the bank to buy that car.
Essay Structure
| Part | Content |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Introduce the gift and when you received it. |
| Details | Explain the gift, the occasion, and why you liked it. |
| Effect | How the gift changed your life. |
| Conclusion | Describe your feelings (happy / sad / mixed). |
Useful Expressions
- I still remember...
- Last year...
- I received...
- I really liked...
- It helped me to...
- Before..., but now...
- I had mixed feelings...
- I was happy because...
- However,...
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Gift | Present |
| Occasion | Special event |
| Mixed feelings | Happy and sad at the same time |
| Loan | Money borrowed from the bank |
Arabic Explanation
هذا الموضوع يتحدث عن كتابة قصة عن هدية مميزة. يجب على الطالب أن يذكر:
- ما هي الهدية
- من الذي أعطاها له
- متى حصل عليها
- كيف كانت مشاعره
في هذا المثال، الهدية كانت سيارة من الأخ بسبب التفوق الدراسي. كانت المشاعر مختلطة بين السعادة والحزن.
