Lexie didn’t know what to do. The movie adaptation of her favorite book was opening on Friday, and Lexie and her friends Tina and Jess were planning on being at the 7:00 p.m. show. For weeks, they had talked about the night –what they’d wear, how they’d get there, even where they’d sit in the theater. Lexie couldn’t wait!

Question

Until she arrived home from school on Friday afternoon, that is. Her mom greeted her at the door. “Guess what?” she said. “Your little brother made the finals of the spelling bee! The championship is tonight.”

Tonight? Lexie knew how hard Sammy had worked to make the finals, and she was proud of him—but celebrating his big moment would mean missing a night she’d looked forward to for weeks!

“Skip it,” Tina advised when Lexie called her later. “They’ll probably put a video of it online—you can watch it then.” That was true, but it still wasn’t the same as being there to cheer on her brother in person.

Write a conclusion to the story. Remember to resolve the conflict in a satisfying way and to use details and transitions in your paragraph.

Answer 1

Lexie paced back and forth in her room, torn between two important events. After a few moments of deliberation, she made up her mind. Donning her favorite outfit for the movie, she glanced at the clock and grabbed her phone to send a quick text to her friends. “Hey, guys, I can’t make it to the movie tonight. My brother is in the finals of the spelling bee, and I need to support him.” She felt a pang of guilt but also a surge of determination. Lexie arrived at the school auditorium just as the event was about to start. The air was thick with excitement, and she spotted her little brother standing nervously on stage. When he smiled and waved at her from the spotlight, she felt her heart swell with pride. As the rounds progressed, Lexie cheered louder than anyone else, her voice carrying through the crowd. When Sammy finally won, the exhilaration in the room was electric, and Lexie rushed forward to embrace him. “I’m so proud of you!” she exclaimed, tears of joy in her eyes. That night, surrounded by family and friends, she realized that while the movie would have been amazing, nothing could compare to sharing this unforgettable moment with her brother. Later, as they celebrated Sammy's victory with cake and laughter, Lexie smiled, knowing she had made the right choice. She could always catch the movie later, but moments like this were what truly mattered.