# Lesson 12: Things I like to do

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🔵 B. Expressing Ideas

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## Objective

I can write short sentences about things I like to do, using I like to… and keeping my words clear and on topic.

## Materials

- Short, sharpened pencil
- Eraser
- Ruled paper (primary lines preferred)
- Tracing Pad (below)
- Small list or pictures of favorite activities

## Mini-lesson — Writing about things I like to do

Good writers can tell about their own life. One simple way to start is with the words I like to….

Talking about your interests

- Think about fun things you do at home, school, or outside.
- These can be quiet things (like reading) or active things (like running).
- Each idea can become a short sentence.

Using the starter "I like to…"

- Begin your sentence with a capital I.
- Add a doing word (verb), like run, draw, swim, read, or play.
- Finish the sentence with a period at the end.

One idea per sentence

- Each sentence should tell about one thing you like to do.
- Write a new sentence for each new idea.
- This keeps your writing clear and easy to understand.

Try saying: "I like to…" and finish it with a fun activity, then write your sentence on the line.

Picture strip: "Things I like to do"

## Guided Practice — Activity sentence warm-up

Use this routine to practice sentences about things you like to do.

1. Think of activities: Say out loud some things you like, such as run, draw, read, or play.
2. Start with I: Say a sentence like I like to run. or I like to read.
3. Trace on the pad: On the Tracing Pad, choose a word or short pattern, such as I like or to read. Trace the words neatly on the line.
4. Keep one idea: Make sure each pattern you trace matches one thing you like to do.
5. Move to paper: On your paper, write two or three sentences about things you like to do, using I like to… at the start.
6. Check your work: Read your sentences. Look for a capital I, clear spaces, and a period at the end.

You can use these I like to… sentences in longer stories about your life later.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Trace
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Build and write activity sentences

First, build each sentence on the screen. Then copy it neatly on your ruled paper.

On the device: Drag the words into the correct order. Release inside a slot to drop. Chips stay in their own question.

On paper: Write each finished sentence with clear letters and small spaces.

I like to draw pictures at home.
I like to ride my bike outside.
On rainy days I like to read.
I like to play soccer with friends.
At the park I like to run.

## Quick Check — Things I like to do

Answer each question about I like to… sentences and writing about things you enjoy. This is a gentle 10-question check.

#### What does a good "I like to…" sentence do?

Tells lots of different ideas at once Tells one thing you like to do Tells about someone you do not know

#### How should you write I in "I like to run."?

With a capital I With a tiny i With no letter at all

#### In the sentence "I like to swim." which word is the doing word?

I like swim

#### How do you know your sentence about you is finished?

You draw a big picture You put a period at the end You leave a big space in the middle

#### Which group shows things you might write about?

Read, run, draw, play Table, chair, wall, door Red, blue, green, yellow

#### Which is best to write in your sentence?

I like to push people. I like to break my toys. I like to read with my family.

#### You start with "I like to draw." What should you write next?

I eat my dinner. I like to draw big houses. The sun is hot.

#### What should you do before you write your sentences?

Think about things you like to do Close your eyes and guess Only copy someone else's ideas

#### How can you check if your "I like to…" sentence makes sense?

Rub it out very fast Draw a line through the words Read it aloud and listen carefully

#### How many sentences can you try to write about things you like to do?

Only one sentence ever Two or three short sentences None, just think in your head

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Writes two or more sentences about things they like to do Uses the starter I like to… in at least one sentence Keeps one clear idea in each sentence Uses capital I, spaces between words, and a period at the end

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write clear sentences about things I like to do. 🙂 I can write some sentences but need more practice. 😅 Writing sentences about what I like still feels tricky.

#### I will practice…

Using "I like to…" to start my sentences Keeping one idea in each sentence Reading my sentences aloud to check they make sense
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