# Lesson 16: A Day That Made Me Proud

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

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## Objective

I can write about a day that made me proud with a clear beginning, 2–3 vivid details in time order, my feelings, and a strong closing.

## Materials

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

Tip: Use the pattern Beginning → Details → Feelings → Closing. Read aloud to check the flow.

## Mini-lesson — Tell your story clearly

1. Beginning: Tell when/where and what you were trying to do.
2. Details (2–3): Add actions and small moments in order (first, next, finally).
3. Feelings: Use words that show emotions (nervous, excited, proud).
4. Closing: End with what you learned or how you changed.

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## Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace key words, then draft a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about a proud moment (for example, learning a new skill or helping someone):

- Key words: beginning, detail, feelings, closing
- Example outline:
  1. Beginning: Last spring at the park, I tried to ride my bike without training wheels.
  2. Detail: I wobbled, put my feet down, and tried again.
  3. Detail: I pedaled three houses, then turned carefully.
  4. Feelings + Closing: I felt proud because I kept trying and didn’t give up.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Build Clear Sentences

Drag the chips into the slots to build sentences that could fit your proud-day story. Keep punctuation at the end.

Last spring I tried riding without training wheels.
At the park my dad held the seat.
First I wobbled and stopped.
Next I pushed off and kept my balance.
Finally I pedaled to the corner.
Because I practiced I felt confident.
My hands shook but I did not quit.
I smiled when I turned the bike around.
That day I felt proud of my effort.
I learned practice and courage can grow skills.
Next time I will try a longer ride.
Sharing my story might inspire a friend.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Which sentence starts a proud-day story best?

It was sunny. Last spring I tried something I had practiced for weeks. My shoes are blue.

#### 2) Good stories include…

random facts only feelings events in order and feelings

#### 3) Which word helps show sequence?

first sandwich purple

#### 4) Best detail for a proud-day about riding a bike:

I like pizza. I pedaled to the corner without stopping. The clouds were fluffy.

#### 5) Which belongs in the closing?

a new character a random joke what you learned or how you felt

#### 6) Which shows feelings?

I felt nervous at first but proud at the end. The bench was wooden. There were three cones.

#### 7) If a sentence doesn’t fit the story, you should…

keep it anyway remove or fix it add a rhyme

#### 8) A strong beginning often tells…

the ending first a fact about animals when/where and what you tried

#### 9) Which is a sequence word?

finally loudly colorful

#### 10) Which sentence belongs in a proud-day about helping a neighbor?

The moon is bright. I carried the boxes to her porch safely. My shoes squeak.

#### 11) What should come after the beginning?

the closing a new topic 2–3 details in order

#### 12) Which closing is best?

That day made me proud because I kept trying. The sky is blue. I forgot my hat.

#### 13) Reading aloud helps you check…

color of the paper flow and missing details how fast you can read

#### 14) Which belongs not in this story?

I felt nervous before I started. I practiced each afternoon. Penguins live in Antarctica.

#### 15) Which order makes sense?

Beginning → Details → Feelings → Closing Closing → Beginning → Details Feelings → Random facts → Closing

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Clear beginning (when/where + what) 2–3 details in time order Feelings are included and make sense Strong closing with reflection or learning

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I told my proud-day clearly with feelings 🙂 I need more practice adding details in order 😅 Thinking of feelings was tricky

#### I will practice…

Using first, next, finally Adding feelings that match events Reading aloud to check flow
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