# Lesson 11: My Favorite Sport or Hobby

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

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## Objective

I can write a short paragraph about my favorite sport or hobby with a topic sentence, 2–3 details (reasons/examples), and a closing sentence that sums up my opinion.

## Materials

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

Tip: Brainstorm three reasons you enjoy the activity (fun, friends, fitness, creativity, relaxing).

## Mini-lesson — Writing about a favorite activity

1. Start with a clear topic: My favorite hobby is drawing comics.
2. Add 2–3 details: reasons or examples that fit your topic.
3. Use transitions: first, next, because, finally to guide the reader.
4. End with a closing: wrap up your opinion or feeling.
5. Stay on one topic: every sentence should connect to your sport/hobby.

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## Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace key words, then draft a 4‑sentence paragraph about your favorite sport or hobby:

- Key words: topic, because, practice, finally
- Example outline:
  1. Topic: My favorite hobby is drawing comics.
  2. Detail: I design heroes and funny stories.
  3. Detail: I practice shading to make pictures pop.
  4. Closing: Drawing makes me feel calm and creative.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Build Clear Sentences for a Paragraph

Drag the chips into the slots to make clear sentences that could fit your paragraph. Keep punctuation at the end.

I like playing soccer with my friends.
My favorite hobby is drawing cartoons.
First I set up my board and helmet.
Because practice helps me improve I play every day.
Next I learn new tricks at the park.
I feel proud when I score a goal.
My coach reminds me to stretch first.
I bring water so I stay hydrated.
Sometimes I teach my little brother a move.
Finally I put my gear away at home.
I enjoy my hobby because it is relaxing.
Sharing my hobby with friends makes it more fun.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Which sentence is a topic sentence for this lesson?

My favorite hobby is skateboarding. Finally, I do my homework. The sky is blue.

#### 2) How many detail sentences should you include?

1 2–3 6

#### 3) Which detail supports the topic ‘I like basketball’?

Dogs can swim. I practice free throws after school. Bananas are yellow.

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

That’s why I love playing basketball. First, we ate pizza. Cats purr.

#### 5) Which transition helps order your ideas?

because yesterday first

#### 6) What should every sentence do in your paragraph?

Talk about the same main idea. Tell random facts. Change the topic.

#### 7) Pick the best topic for this lesson.

My Favorite Sport or Hobby The history of volcanoes How to build a rocket

#### 8) Which sentence gives a reason?

I bring water I bring water because I get thirsty I bring

#### 9) What is a good way to plan your paragraph?

Topic → Details → Closing Closing → Topic → Details Random order

#### 10) Which sentence belongs in a ‘drawing’ paragraph?

I keep pencils and markers in a box. The ocean is deep. We flew to the moon.

#### 11) What should you do after writing?

Read aloud to check flow. Throw the paper away. Add a new topic.

#### 12) Which is an opinion statement?

Basketballs are round. Soccer is the most exciting sport for me. Shoes are objects.

#### 13) Which detail shows practice?

I watch a show. I dribble for ten minutes. I eat cereal.

#### 14) Which connector shows the end?

finally elephant yesterday

#### 15) Best closing for a hobby paragraph:

That is why my hobby makes me happy. We had spaghetti for lunch. Birds can fly.

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Has a clear topic sentence about the chosen sport/hobby Adds 2–3 fitting details (reasons/examples) Ends with a closing sentence that wraps up the idea Uses transitions (first, next, because, finally)

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I wrote a paragraph with topic, details, and closing 🙂 I need more practice adding good details 😅 It was tricky to think of reasons

#### I will practice…

Brainstorming 2–3 reasons Using transitions Reading aloud to check flow
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