# Lesson 9: Write About My Weekend Activity

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

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## Objective

I can plan and write a short paragraph about a weekend activity using time-order words (first, next, finally), clear details, and a closing sentence.

## Materials

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

Tip: Keep every sentence on the same activity. Time-order words make your paragraph flow.

## Mini-lesson — Plan, Order, and Close

1. Choose one activity: biking with Dad, baking muffins, park soccer, library visit.
2. Plan 3–4 sentences: First set-up, Next main action, Then another detail, Finally closing.
3. Stay on topic: Details must match the same activity.
4. Close it: End with a feeling or why it mattered.

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## Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace key words, then draft a tiny paragraph (4 sentences) about a weekend activity you choose:

- Key words: first, next, then, finally, because
- Example outline (biking):
  1. Topic: I like riding bikes with Dad on Saturdays.
  2. Detail: First we pump our tires and put on helmets.
  3. Detail: Next we ride around the lake and race to the bridge.
  4. Closing: Finally we rest on a bench, and I feel proud and tired.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Build Clear Weekend Sentences

Drag the chips into the slots to make sentences that could fit your weekend paragraph. Punctuation goes at the end.

On Saturday I baked muffins with Mom.
First we mixed the flour and eggs.
Next we filled the pan and put it in the oven.
Finally we tasted them and they were sweet.
I went to the park to ride my scooter.
Because the path was smooth we could go fast.
My brother and I took turns racing to the tree.
After lunch we read funny comics together.
On Sunday we visited Grandma and helped water plants.
First I set the table then I carried the soup.
We ended the day with a movie and popcorn.
Finally I felt proud of my busy weekend.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Which is a good topic sentence?

I had a fun weekend riding bikes. My shoes are blue. Bananas are fruit.

#### 2) Pick the best time-order sequence.

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

#### 3) Which sentence adds a clear detail?

We did stuff. We rode around the lake and waved to ducks. Things happened.

#### 4) Which closing sentence fits a weekend paragraph?

It was a great weekend with my family. I like pencils. Monday is a day.

#### 5) Which word is a time-order word?

banana next chair

#### 6) Which detail stays on topic for “baking muffins”?

I saw a new video game. The car is red. We mixed batter and checked the oven timer.

#### 7) Which sentence shows order?

First we folded the blankets. We have blankets. Blankets exist.

#### 8) What should you check after writing?

How loud I can yell. If every sentence fits the topic and flows in order. The weather next week.

#### 9) Which detail could be part of a library visit?

We kicked the soccer ball. We watered the garden. I chose a mystery book and read with Dad.

#### 10) Which transition would you use to end?

finally banana purple

#### 11) Which is the best topic sentence?

Weekends exist. My family hikes a hill every Sunday morning. We have shoes for hiking.

#### 12) Which closing fits a biking paragraph?

That is why biking with Dad is my favorite part of the weekend. I like soup. The chair is tall.

#### 13) Which detail belongs in “helping Grandma”?

We raced our scooters in the street. I played a video game. I watered the plants and set the table.

#### 14) What should each sentence do?

Talk about a new topic. Connect to the main idea. Be the longest.

#### 15) Which order makes sense for a “baking” paragraph?

First mix, Next bake, Finally taste Finally taste, First bake, Next mix Next taste, Finally mix, First bake

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Has a clear topic sentence about one weekend activity Uses time-order words (first/next/finally) Adds 2–3 on-topic details Ends with a closing sentence that wraps up the idea

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can plan and write a weekend paragraph 🙂 I need more practice with order words 😅 It was tricky to stay on one topic

#### I will practice…

Using first, next, finally Adding clear details Writing a closing sentence
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