# Lesson 6: Write About a Picture Story

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🟢 A. Building Sentences and Paragraphs

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## Objective

I can write 4–5 clear sentences about a picture story using sequence words (first, next, then, finally), complete sentences (capitals + end marks), and fitting details that stay on one main idea.

## Materials

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

Tip: Before writing, look carefully. Ask: Who? What? Where? When? What happened first/next?

## Mini-lesson — Turn a picture into sentences

1. Observe: Notice who is in the picture, what they do, and where/when it happens.
2. Sequence words: Use first, next, then, finally to show order.
3. Complete sentences: Start with a capital and end with . ! ?.
4. Stay on one topic: All sentences should match the picture story.
5. Check flow: Read aloud and fix any sentence that feels out of order.

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## Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace these helpful words, then write a 4–5 sentence story about a picture of kids flying a kite in the park.

- Sequence: first, next, then, finally
- Actions: run, hold, lift, cheer
- End marks: . ! ?

Outline idea: First we untangle the string. Next the wind blows. Then the kite lifts. Finally we cheer.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Build Sentences for the Picture Story

Use the chips to build clear sentences that could match a simple 4‑panel picture story (at the park with a kite). Keep punctuation at the end.

First we untangle the string.
Next the wind begins to blow.
Then we run across the grass.
The kite lifts into the sky.
Finally we smile and cheer.
Our topic sentence tells what the picture story is about.
Detail sentences explain what happens in order.
Use capital letters at the beginning of each sentence.
End each sentence with a period exclamation mark or question mark.
Use first next then finally to show sequence.
Add small details to help readers see the action.
Finally check that all sentences match the same story.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Which sentence best begins a picture story about flying a kite?

The dog sleeps. First, we untangle the kite string. Pizza is yummy.

#### 2) Which word shows sequence?

blue slowly finally

#### 3) Pick the complete sentence.

We run across the field. running across across the field

#### 4) Where should the end mark go?

At the beginning At the end In the middle

#### 5) Which sentence uses a capital correctly?

first we run. finally we cheer. First we run.

#### 6) Best order for these ideas: (run, untangle, cheer)

untangle → run → cheer run → cheer → untangle cheer → untangle → run

#### 7) Which belongs in a kite story?

We bake a cake in the kitchen. The wind blows and lifts the kite. The library is quiet today.

#### 8) Which connector helps the middle of the story?

Finally First Then

#### 9) Choose the sentence that adds a helpful detail.

We run across the green grass. We run. Running grass.

#### 10) Which belongs at the end of the story?

First, we tie the string. Finally, we smile and cheer. Then, we look for the kite.

#### 11) Which sentence stays on topic?

The bus is yellow. I like pizza. We hold the kite string tightly.

#### 12) Which is a complete thought?

The kite lifts into the sky. Lifts into the sky Into the sky the

#### 13) What should you do if a sentence doesn’t fit?

Keep it anyway. Remove it or fix it. Write it in all caps.

#### 14) Which shows sequence best?

because outside next

#### 15) Which closing makes sense?

Flying a kite together was exciting! First we clean our room. Blue is my favorite color.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Uses sequence words (first/next/then/finally) Writes complete sentences with capitals and end marks Adds fitting details that match the picture story Stays on one main idea and keeps ideas in order

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a clear picture story with sequence words 🙂 I need more practice adding helpful details 😅 It was tricky to keep the order

#### I will practice…

Saying the order out loud (first/next/then/finally) Using capitals and end marks Checking that all sentences match the picture
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