# Lesson 22: Write About Seasons or Weather Changes

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🟡 C. Creative Writing

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## Objective

I can write a short paragraph about a season or a weather change with a clear topic sentence, 2–3 fitting details, and a closing sentence that wraps up the idea.

## Materials

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

Tip: Think about what you see, hear, feel, and do in that season or weather. Those sensory details make writing strong.

## Mini-lesson — Writing about seasons

1. Choose a focus: Pick one season (spring, summer, fall, winter) or a change (rainstorm, windy day, snow).
2. Topic sentence: Name the season/weather and your main idea. Example: Spring is my favorite time because everything wakes up.
3. 2–3 details: Describe actions or senses that fit (e.g., flowers bloom, puddles splash, warm sun).
4. Closing sentence: Wrap it up with a feeling or final thought.
5. Helpful connectors: first, next, then, finally or because, so.

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## Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace key words, then draft a tiny paragraph (4 sentences) about your chosen season or weather:

- Key words: topic, detail, closing, because, finally
- Example outline (rainy day):
  1. Topic: Rainy days are cozy and fun at home.
  2. Detail: We listen to raindrops tap the windows.
  3. Detail: I read books and draw by a warm lamp.
  4. Closing: Rain helps plants grow, and I feel calm.

Tracing Pad
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## Drag & Drop — Season & Weather Sentences

Drag the chips into the slots to make clear sentences that fit a paragraph about a season or weather change.

Spring flowers bloom in bright colors.
On windy days kites dance across the sky.
Summer brings long sunny afternoons for play.
Because rain helps plants grow gardens turn green.
In autumn leaves crunch softly under our shoes.
Snowy mornings make the world quiet and bright.
First the clouds gather then the rain begins.
We wear boots and splash in deep puddles.
The hot sun warms the sand at the beach.
Winter coats and hats keep us cozy outside.
Next we build a small snowman with carrot nose.
Finally the storm passes and a rainbow appears.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Which is a strong topic sentence for a rainy day paragraph?

Puddles are wet. Rainy days feel cozy and help plants grow. Sandwiches are yummy.

#### 2) How many detail sentences do we aim for?

1 5 2–3

#### 3) Which detail fits a winter paragraph?

We wear warm coats and mittens. The lemonade is sour. The pool is closed forever.

#### 4) Which sentence should be removed from “Spring Flowers”?

The buds open in the sun. My video game has ten levels. Bees visit the blossoms.

#### 5) Best paragraph order:

Details → Topic → Closing Closing → Details → Topic Topic → Details → Closing

#### 6) Which connector helps ideas flow?

first elephant purple

#### 7) Choose the reason sentence.

We jump in leaves. We jump in leaves because it feels crunchy and fun. Leaves can be orange.

#### 8) Pick the best topic sentence for “Sunny Summer”.

The snowman melts. Finally, we go to sleep. Summer days are warm and full of outdoor fun.

#### 9) Which is a strong closing?

That is why fall is my favorite season. The bus is late. Socks come in pairs.

#### 10) A sentence that doesn’t fit the topic should be…

kept to make it longer removed or revised shouted

#### 11) Which shows a detailed action?

I like weather. Weather changes. I pull on boots and stomp through puddles.

#### 12) Best connector to end:

finally sandwich dinosaur

#### 13) Which belongs in a “Windy Day” paragraph?

Penguins live far away. Trees sway and flags flap loudly. Candy is sweet.

#### 14) When reading aloud, check…

if it rhymes if all letters are huge if all sentences fit the topic and flow

#### 15) Which order makes sense?

First, Next, Finally Finally, First, Next Next, First, Finally

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Includes a clear topic sentence Adds 2–3 fitting details that stay on the season/weather Ends with a closing sentence that wraps up the idea Uses simple connectors (first, next, finally; because, so)

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a strong paragraph about a season or weather 🙂 I need more practice choosing good details 😅 It was tricky to think of examples

#### I will practice…

Planning Topic → Details → Closing Using simple connectors (first, next, finally) Reading aloud to check flow
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