# Lesson 13: Write About a Classroom Memory

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🔵 B. Writing About Experiences

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## Objective

I can write a short classroom memory using who, when, where, what happened, and how I felt. I will use time words to show the order (first, next, then, finally).

## Materials

- Pencil ✏️ and eraser
- Notebook or tablet
- Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Choose one clear memory (e.g., a surprise science demo, spelling bee, class art show) and stick to it.

## Mini-lesson — How to tell a classroom memory

1. Start with setting: Who was there? When and where did it happen?
2. Tell the events in order: Use first, next, then, finally.
3. Add feelings: Say how you felt during or after.
4. Keep it focused: Only details that fit this memory.
5. Close it: End with what you learned or why it matters.

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## Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace key words, then draft a 4–5 sentence memory about a special day in class:

- Key words: who, where, when, felt, because
- Example outline:
  1. Setting: Last Friday in Ms. Rivera’s class.
  2. Event: First, we mixed baking soda and vinegar for a volcano.
  3. Event: Then the foam shot up and everyone cheered.
  4. Feeling: I felt proud because my group set it up carefully.
  5. Closing: It was the best science day of the year.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Build Clear Memory Sentences

Drag the chips into the slots to build sentences that fit a classroom memory. Keep punctuation at the end.

Last Friday our class had a science demo.
First we set the model volcano on a tray.
Next I poured vinegar while Maya added red color.
Then foam bubbled up and everyone cheered.
I felt proud because our plan worked well.
After cleanup we wrote about what we learned.
A good memory has clear time words and feelings.
Because we practiced our team worked smoothly.
First I was nervous then I felt excited.
My closing sentence tells why this day mattered.
We worked in pairs to share ideas kindly.
Finally I thanked my group for helping me learn.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) A classroom memory should include…

Random facts that are not related Who, when, where, what happened, feelings Only jokes

#### 2) Which is a time word?

banana shiny finally

#### 3) Best opening for a classroom memory:

Last Monday in Room 12, our class had a spelling bee. I like pizza. Blue is nice.

#### 4) Which sentence shows feelings?

The chairs were brown. I felt nervous at first but then proud. We had markers.

#### 5) Which order is best?

Feelings → Events → Setting Random order Setting → Events in order → Feelings/Closing

#### 6) Choose the best time word to start:

first zebra and

#### 7) Which detail fits a classroom memory?

The beach was crowded on Saturday night. My partner counted our points in the spelling bee. I bought a hat online.

#### 8) Good closing sentence:

My pencil is short. Next Tuesday is math. That day taught me to keep trying.

#### 9) Which shows event order?

First we practiced, then we performed. We have glue sticks. The windows are tall.

#### 10) If a sentence doesn’t fit the memory, you should…

leave it anyway remove or revise it yell it

#### 11) Which best adds a feeling?

I have a notebook. The paper was white. I felt calm when my friend smiled at me.

#### 12) Which sentence uses a time word?

Then we lined up for the show. We have rulers. Books are heavy.

#### 13) Which belongs in a memory of a class art show?

My dad washed the car. I painted a sunset and the class clapped. I ate cereal at home.

#### 14) When you read your memory aloud, check…

if it rhymes if letters are giant if the order and feelings make sense

#### 15) Best line to show learning:

I learned to speak clearly in front of others. I like snacks. The bell rang.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Includes who, when, where clearly Events told in order with time words Adds feelings that match the events Strong closing shows meaning or learning

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a clear classroom memory with order and feelings 🙂 I need more practice using time words 😅 It was tricky to add feelings

#### I will practice…

Using first, next, then, finally Adding how I felt and why Keeping only details that fit
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