Level 3 • Lesson 14 — Write about an act of kindness

Objective

I can write a 5–6 sentence paragraph about an act of kindness that explains what happened, who was involved, how people felt, and why it mattered, ending with a meaningful closing.

Materials

Pencil ✏️ and eraser
Planning sheet or notebook
Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Answer who, what, when/where, feelings, why it mattered. Add one small show-not-tell detail.

Mini-lesson — Tell the story of kindness clearly

Who & where/when: Name people and the setting quickly.
What happened: Describe the kind action step by step.
Feelings: Use words that show emotions (worried, relieved, proud).
Why it mattered: Explain the result or lesson.
Closing: End with how it changed you or others.

Guided Practice — Trace & plan

Trace key words, then plan a paragraph about an act of kindness you saw or did:

Key words: who, where, what, feelings, because, help, lesson
Example outline:
1. Topic: I helped my neighbor carry groceries on a rainy day.
2. Details: She was struggling with heavy bags and an umbrella.
3. Action: I ran over, held the door, and carried two bags upstairs.
4. Feelings: She smiled with relief; I felt proud and connected.
5. Closing: Kindness made our building feel like a team.

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build Clear Kindness Details

Drag chips into the slots to make strong sentences about an act of kindness.

OnarainyafternoonIsawmyneighborstrugglingwithheavybags.

Irantoholdthedoorandcarrytwobagsupstairs.

BecausethefloorwasslipperyIwalkedslowlytokeepussafe.

Shesmiledwithreliefandsaidthankyouforhelpingmetoday.

HerhandswereshakingsoIsetthebagsonthecounterforher.

NextIaskedifsheneededwateroraquickrest.

Kindnessturnedahardmomentintoasmallcelebration.

Thisactmadeourbuildingfeelfriendlierandsaferforeveryone.

BecausesomeoneoncehelpedmeIknowsmallactionsmatteralot.

FirstInoticedaproblemthenIchoseasafewaytohelp.

AfterwardIwroteathankyounotetoremindmyselftobekindagain.

Intheendkindnesschangedbothofusforthebetter.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) Strong topic sentence:

Kindness exists. I helped my neighbor during a rainy afternoon, and it mattered. Rain is water.

2) Which adds a show-not-tell detail?

She was sad. She needed help. Rain dripped from her umbrella while her hands shook.

3) Best order for the paragraph:

Who/when → action → feelings → why it mattered → closing Closing → feelings → action → who/when Feelings → action → who/when → closing

4) Which sentence stays on topic?

My skateboard is blue. I carried two bags and held the door open. I like pizza.

5) Best closing line:

That is the end. It was a day. That small kindness made our building feel like a team.

6) Which shows a feeling?

She smiled with relief. She personed a thing. Smiles are nouns.

7) Best transition for second detail:

Banana Next Yesterday

8) Which sentence explains why it mattered?

The act made our building feel friendlier and safer. The act is act. Buildings exist.

9) Off-topic sentence for this paragraph:

I noticed she was struggling with heavy bags. I offered to carry two bags upstairs. I played video games all night.

10) Which fixes the run-on?

I held the door, and then I carried the bags inside. I held the door and I carried and carried the door. Door holding carrying.

11) Strong topic starter:

Once upon a time… An act of kindness I remember is… The end.

12) Sentence that shows kindness:

I carried two bags while she balanced the umbrella. Kindness is good. Goodness occurred.

13) Best connector to add a final step:

Banana Finally Yesterday

14) Which line explains a lesson learned?

It rained. Bags were heavy. Small actions can change someone’s whole day.

15) First-person sentence:

I felt proud after helping my neighbor. The student was proud. Pride occurred.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Topic sentence states the act of kindness Gives 2–3 details (who, when/where, what happened) Includes feelings and one show-not-tell detail Explains why it mattered Closing reflects on change/lesson

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I clearly explained the kind act and why it mattered 🙂 I need more practice adding feelings/details 😅 It was tricky to write a strong closing

I will practice…

Adding one show-not-tell detail Using transitions (first, next, finally) Explaining why the act mattered

Lesson 14: Write about an act of kindness