Descriptive Writing

Unexpected Moment

Write a descriptive piece about a time when something happened unexpectedly.

You may choose any situation (real or imagined), but focus on describing:

• the moment the unexpected event occurs
• the surroundings and atmosphere
• your thoughts and feelings as it happens

Your writing should:

• create a clear and vivid image for the reader
• use strong sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
• “show, not tell” the experience

You do not need to write a full story with a beginning, middle, and end. Instead, zoom in on the moment and describe it in detail.