# Lesson 37: Write About Future Dreams

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## Objective

I can plan and write about a future dream (for example: a job, a skill, a place to visit) using a clear topic sentence, reasons, and action steps in the future tense (I will / I can). I will include a closing sentence that wraps up my plan.

## Materials

- Pencil ✏️ and eraser / keyboard
- Paper or device for drafting
- Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Think SMART: Specific dream, a way to Measure progress, steps that are Achievable, Relevant to you, and a Time you plan to start.

## Mini-lesson — From dream to plan

1. Start with the dream. Example: One day I will be a marine biologist.
2. Add 2–3 reasons. Why does this matter to you? Use because, so, therefore.
3. List action steps. First, I will... Next, I will... Finally, I will...
4. Use future tense. Verbs like will learn, will practice, will apply.
5. Close with confidence. End with a hopeful line that ties back to the dream.

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## Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace these key words, then draft 6–8 sentences about your future dream:

- Key words: dream, goal, will, because, steps, practice
- Example outline:
  1. Topic: My dream is to become a marine biologist.
  2. Reason: I love ocean life and want to protect it.
  3. Step: I will read books and watch science videos.
  4. Step: I will practice swimming and join a science club.
  5. Step: I will visit an aquarium and ask questions.
  6. Closing: If I keep learning, I will help sea animals one day.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Build Clear Future-Dream Sentences

Drag the chips into the slots to make strong sentences about goals and steps. Keep punctuation at the end.

My dream is to help animals.
I will learn more by reading every week.
Because practice builds skill I will keep trying.
First I will set one small goal.
Next I will ask a mentor for ideas.
Then I will practice a little each day.
I will measure progress with a weekly checklist.
Strong closings give hope for tomorrow.
I will use transitions like first next and finally.
Plans stay focused on one main idea.
I will celebrate small wins each week.
Finally I will write a closing that shows confidence.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Which is the best topic sentence for a future-dream paragraph?

Fish live in oceans. One day I will be a marine biologist. Finally, we went home.

#### 2) Good reasons should…

talk about many topics be opinions only connect clearly to the dream

#### 3) Which uses future tense correctly?

I will practice every day. I practicing every day. I practiced every day.

#### 4) Best transition order:

Finally → First → Next First → Next → Finally Next → Finally → First

#### 5) Which sentence stays on topic for “My dream is to be a coder”?

I will learn to debug small programs. Pizza is my favorite snack. I will draw a comic in art class.

#### 6) A strong closing sentence should…

add a new topic wrap up the plan with hope repeat the first sentence exactly

#### 7) Which word best explains a reason?

colorful quietly because

#### 8) Which step comes first in a plan?

Set one small goal to start. Celebrate the big success. Forget the dream.

#### 9) Which sentence uses a transition?

I like turtles. Next, I will join a science club. Seaweed moves.

#### 10) A paragraph about one dream should include…

many random facts details about different dreams reasons and steps for the same dream

#### 11) Choose the sentence with a clear action.

I will practice thirty minutes after school. Practice is a thing. Practice might be practiced.

#### 12) Which word signals a conclusion?

first finally between

#### 13) Which sentence belongs in a future-dream paragraph?

Cats nap for many hours. The sky is blue. I will volunteer to learn from experts.

#### 14) What should you check when you read your draft aloud?

That reasons and steps support the dream. That every sentence rhymes. That it uses only three words.

#### 15) Best closing for a hopeful tone:

This is impossible for me. With steady steps, I will reach my dream. Dreams are confusing.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Clear topic sentence naming one dream 2–3 reasons that support the dream 3+ action steps in future tense (I will…) Transitions (first, next, finally) used correctly Closing sentence wraps up with hope

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a strong plan for my dream 🙂 I need to add better steps 😅 I need stronger reasons

#### Next time I will practice…

Writing with future tense (I will…) Adding transitions (first, next, finally) Checking that every sentence fits the dream
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