Sample essay: Describe a meaningful object or gift to you
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Describe a meaningful object or gift to you
1. Sample 1:
The article encapsulates the profound emotions of a student towards a plastic doll closely associated with their childhood years.
Essay:
Have you ever wished to return to your childhood? Well, I do, even though I know it's only possible if there are fairies in this world. To me, childhood holds a very special place. It's like a treasure chest storing my childhood memories. Memories often come with imprints, keepsakes. That's why I have many keepsakes, but not many are preserved intact. One of the items in the 'not many' category is: a plastic doll in a blue dress. I don't know why, but I still can't forget that doll...(Continued)
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A compelling essay describing a meaningful object or gift to you
2. Sample 2:
The adorable bear Mi-sa along with the memories of a special gift has created a unique appeal for the essay.
Essay:
Among all my toys, my favorite is the teddy bear Mi-sa. This is also a toy that I'm most attached to and has the most memories with me.
Mi-sa is only as big as a real cat, but rounder and plumper in shape. He sits in a squatting position, with his short arms wide open as if always welcoming me. His entire body is covered in lemon-yellow fur, with only his ears, nose, paws, and belly adorned with patches of ivory white.
Mi-sa's face radiates kindness and cheerfulness. Although old, his two black eyes sparkle like real ones, revealing mischievousness and intelligence. His small, brown nose looks quite amusing...(Continued)
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3. Model 3:
The essay portrays Mi-lu, the teddy bear toy gifted by Mom on the occasion of my birthday.
Essay:
Every child must have toys. As for me, I have a whole world of toys: dolls, teddy bears, puzzles... But my favorite toy is a teddy bear named Mi-lu. It was a gift from my mom on my birthday.
Mi-lu has a soft white fur with pink patches. He looks very cute and adorable. Mi-lu is only as tall as my (knee) but he's stuffed with lots of cotton so he always looks chubby. His ears are like two erect mushrooms. Mi-lu's eyes are black and shiny. His cute little nose is attached to his tiny mouth. Oh, that face is just so adorable...(Continued)
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4. Example 4:
The essay reflects the special emotions of a student with a meaningful gift received on their 10th birthday: a fountain pen.
Essay:
On my tenth birthday, I received a deeply meaningful gift from my mother. It was a fountain pen that I had always dreamed of.
Oh! This fountain pen looks so beautiful! The pen is petite, about the length of my forearm. The pen body is round, slender like a finger. The pen cap is made of shiny metal. The smaller body, made of black plastic, is smooth and shiny, tapering back like a young shoot. The pen body prominently displays the words 'Sharp Lines, Bold Lines'...(Continued)
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Describing a meaningful object or gift in a concise manner for Grade 4
5. Example 5:
The following essay about a hat not only introduces a special and deeply meaningful gift but also helps the reader feel the emotions of the student towards their hat.
Essay:
The hat is my favorite item.
My lovely hat is ivory white, glossy leaves, each leaf overlapping the other neatly connected by white threads. The hat's body is cone-shaped. The mouth of the hat is round and rimmed, flaring out. The center of the hat features a pink silk strap, with two ends tied into small bows like butterfly wings. Flipping the hat over, I count sixteen smooth circles arranged along the hat's frame with neat buttons. Holding the hat up to the light, under the thin layer of leaves, I see images of Trang Tien Bridge, Thien Mu Pagoda. Inside the hat, there's a poem written by someone. The hat's peak features a star made of stitching. In the center of this star shines a sparkling point like a diamond'...(Continued)
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6. Example 6:
The teddy bear gifted by Dad on the 9th birthday holds profound significance for the student in the essay below.
Essay:
Every birthday, I receive many beautiful gifts of various kinds: watches, books, comics, dolls... Among them, my favorite is the teddy bear that Dad bought for me on my 9th birthday.
That teddy bear is as big as half of me, with a cute off-white color. Its soft fur feels incredibly comfortable to touch. I enjoy using a special comb to brush its fur every day. Despite its size, the bear is very light because it's made of cotton and fabric. Its round head has two small ears slightly perked up as if trying to listen to something. The black eyes twinkle, and every time I look into them, I feel like the bear is very happy and content...(Continued)
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7. Sample 7:
The school bag, a constant companion in study, is also the most meaningful gift a student can receive.
Essay:
Memories of the school bag I carried with me always linger in my mind. It's been a year, yet whenever I think about it, I still feel excited and anxious.
Back then, I was using my sister Hai's bag from when she was in elementary school. The bag was still in good condition, except for a few seams inside the compartments and at the mouth of the bag. Books and stationery were often mixed together because there was only one compartment left. But I didn't feel sad about it. On the contrary, I cherished and loved the bag because it was a memento of my sister. Sister Hai is now a first-year student in the Business Administration department....(Continued)
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8. Sample 8:
The following student narrates the story of an unexpected encounter with their special gift - a clay pig.
Essay:
One day, while going to the market with my grandma, I saw many adorable clay pigs displayed for sale. I exclaimed, 'Wow, those clay pigs are so beautiful, Grandma.' Grandma didn't say anything, just smiled. Little did I know, the next day, Grandma bought one of those clay pigs and placed it on my bookshelf. When I came home from school and saw the clay pig on the shelf, I shouted with joy, then rushed to the backyard to thank Grandma.
The clay pig is as big as a teapot, resembling the pigs painted in Dong Ho folk paintings. Its back is painted in a glossy pink color. The belly is left in the natural reddish-brown color of baked clay, without any additional decoration. The head of the clay pig is sculpted with ears and eyes drawn in black ink. Its nose protrudes out, painted red at both nostrils. The two ears of the clay pig resemble two budding leaves. Its cheeks are rosy like blush. The face of the clay pig is truly adorable...(Continued)
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9. Sample 9:
The pen box that Uncle Hung gave is the meaningful gift that the student below received, a gift that has helped the student a lot in studying.
Essay:
At the beginning of fourth grade, Uncle Hung visited my house and gave me a pen box. He said, 'I bought this for you to use because you're growing up.'
I thanked him excitedly and opened the wrapping paper to see. The pen box is rectangular, made of good quality green plastic, longer than my forearm, seven centimeters wide, and two centimeters thick. The outer shell of the box is printed with cute light purple dolls, standing out against the green background. The pen box can be opened and closed thanks to a white steel rod on the lid and two magnets on the box. When opened, the lid reveals a small upper layer connected to the bottom of the box. This small layer can hold pencils, notebooks, erasers...(Continued)
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10. Example 10:
The following article describes a photo of Uncle Ho - a special gift received by the outstanding student when achieving excellence in team activities.
Essay:
I still remember back in third grade, during the award ceremony for outstanding team activity students, I received a photo of Uncle Ho wearing a scarf for a fellow team member. It was a meaningful gift for me.
The photo wasn't very large, about forty centimeters long and thirty centimeters wide. The frame is made of light yellow painted wood. Holding the photo in my hand, I could smell the fragrance of fresh wood and lacquer. The front of the frame is a thick clear glass. Behind the photo frame is a piece of wood cut to fit the frame...(Continued)
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11. Sample 11
The essay describes a spinning top associated with the childhood memories of the student below, evoking special emotions for the reader and resonating with the shared feelings about objects that were once part of everyone's childhood.
Essay:
Today is Sunday, and I'm tidying up my room. As I reach into the back of a cupboard, I suddenly hear the sound 'clang! clang!' I realize it's the sound of a spinning top. Yes! This spinning top is my first toy. The past rushes back to me. Back then, my family was very poor, and I didn't have any toys. I used to envy my friends who had toys. Then one day, on a beautiful day, my mother took me to a general store, a place that sold toys for children.
I couldn't believe I was standing in front of a stall surrounded by children's toys. They were all beautiful...(Continued)
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If you still lack confidence in writing essays describing objects, in addition to the sample essay about describing meaningful objects above, you can practice with a similar topic like Describing a beloved object in your home on Mytour.vn. Moreover, to review knowledge and enhance descriptive writing skills in grade 4, you can refer to sample essays describing an animal you love, describing a banyan tree, describing a garden,... Wishing you all the best in your studies!