Level 2 • Lesson 9 — Write About My Weekend Activity

Objective

I can plan and write a short paragraph about a weekend activity using time-order words (first, next, finally), clear details, and a closing sentence.

Materials

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

Tip: Keep every sentence on the same activity. Time-order words make your paragraph flow.

Mini-lesson — Plan, Order, and Close

Choose one activity: biking with Dad, baking muffins, park soccer, library visit.
Plan 3–4 sentences: First set-up, Next main action, Then another detail, Finally closing.
Stay on topic: Details must match the same activity.
Close it: End with a feeling or why it mattered.

Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace key words, then draft a tiny paragraph (4 sentences) about a weekend activity you choose:

Key words: first, next, then, finally, because
Example outline (biking):
1. Topic: I like riding bikes with Dad on Saturdays.
2. Detail: First we pump our tires and put on helmets.
3. Detail: Next we ride around the lake and race to the bridge.
4. Closing: Finally we rest on a bench, and I feel proud and tired.

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build Clear Weekend Sentences

Drag the chips into the slots to make sentences that could fit your weekend paragraph. Punctuation goes at the end.

OnSaturdayIbakedmuffinswithMom.

Firstwemixedtheflourandeggs.

Nextwefilledthepanandputitintheoven.

Finallywetastedthemandtheyweresweet.

Iwenttotheparktoridemyscooter.

Becausethepathwassmoothwecouldgofast.

MybrotherandItookturnsracingtothetree.

Afterlunchwereadfunnycomicstogether.

OnSundaywevisitedGrandmaandhelpedwaterplants.

FirstIsetthetablethenIcarriedthesoup.

Weendedthedaywithamovieandpopcorn.

FinallyIfeltproudofmybusyweekend.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) Which is a good topic sentence?

I had a fun weekend riding bikes. My shoes are blue. Bananas are fruit.

2) Pick the best time-order sequence.

Finally → First → Next Next → Finally → First First → Next → Finally

3) Which sentence adds a clear detail?

We did stuff. We rode around the lake and waved to ducks. Things happened.

4) Which closing sentence fits a weekend paragraph?

It was a great weekend with my family. I like pencils. Monday is a day.

5) Which word is a time-order word?

banana next chair

6) Which detail stays on topic for “baking muffins”?

I saw a new video game. The car is red. We mixed batter and checked the oven timer.

7) Which sentence shows order?

First we folded the blankets. We have blankets. Blankets exist.

8) What should you check after writing?

How loud I can yell. If every sentence fits the topic and flows in order. The weather next week.

9) Which detail could be part of a library visit?

We kicked the soccer ball. We watered the garden. I chose a mystery book and read with Dad.

10) Which transition would you use to end?

finally banana purple

11) Which is the best topic sentence?

Weekends exist. My family hikes a hill every Sunday morning. We have shoes for hiking.

12) Which closing fits a biking paragraph?

That is why biking with Dad is my favorite part of the weekend. I like soup. The chair is tall.

13) Which detail belongs in “helping Grandma”?

We raced our scooters in the street. I played a video game. I watered the plants and set the table.

14) What should each sentence do?

Talk about a new topic. Connect to the main idea. Be the longest.

15) Which order makes sense for a “baking” paragraph?

First mix, Next bake, Finally taste Finally taste, First bake, Next mix Next taste, Finally mix, First bake

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Has a clear topic sentence about one weekend activity Uses time-order words (first/next/finally) Adds 2–3 on-topic details Ends with a closing sentence that wraps up the idea

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can plan and write a weekend paragraph 🙂 I need more practice with order words 😅 It was tricky to stay on one topic

I will practice…

Using first, next, finally Adding clear details Writing a closing sentence

Lesson 9: Write About My Weekend Activity