Level 2 • Lesson 16 — A Day That Made Me Proud

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

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

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.

LastspringItriedridingwithouttrainingwheels.

Attheparkmydadheldtheseat.

FirstIwobbledandstopped.

NextIpushedoffandkeptmybalance.

FinallyIpedaledtothecorner.

BecauseIpracticedIfeltconfident.

MyhandsshookbutIdidnotquit.

IsmiledwhenIturnedthebikearound.

ThatdayIfeltproudofmyeffort.

Ilearnedpracticeandcouragecangrowskills.

NexttimeIwilltryalongerride.

Sharingmystorymightinspireafriend.

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

Lesson 16: A Day That Made Me Proud