Here’s a beginner writing lesson focused on expressing simple ideas and thoughts:
Lesson 3: I Like, I Want, I See
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to write simple sentences expressing preferences, desires, and observations.
- Students will be able to use the verbs “like,” “want,” and “see” correctly in sentences.
- Students will be able to use basic nouns and adjectives to describe objects and people.
- Students will be able to share their thoughts and feelings in writing.
Materials:
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or pens
- Pictures of various objects and people (e.g., food, animals, toys, clothes, family members, friends)
- Sentence strips with “I like,” “I want,” and “I see” (optional)
- Worksheet with sentence starters (optional)
Procedure:
Part 1: Introduction
- Introduce the verbs “like,” “want,” and “see” using simple gestures and actions (e.g., point to yourself, smile, and say “I like” while pointing to a picture of something you like).
- Ask students to share some things they like, want, or see orally.
- Write down their answers on the board or chart paper.
Part 2: Sentence Frames
- Introduce sentence frames using the target verbs:
- I like ____.
- I want ____.
- I see ____.
- Explain that they can use these frames to express their thoughts and feelings.
- Model several sentences using the frames and vocabulary from the board.
Part 3: Guided Practice
- Display pictures of various objects and people.
- Have students choose a picture and complete one of the sentence frames orally (e.g., “I like the red apple,” “I want a new bicycle,” “I see a tall teacher”).
- Write their sentences on the board.
Part 4: Sentence Strips (Optional)
- Give students sentence strips with “I like,” “I want,” and “I see” written on them.
- Have them arrange the strips and add words or pictures to create complete sentences.
Part 5: Independent Practice
- Provide a worksheet with sentence starters or have students write on blank paper.
- Encourage students to write at least one sentence for each of the following:
- Something they like.
- Something they want.
- Something they see in the classroom.
- If using pictures, have students write sentences about the pictures.
Part 6: Sharing
- Have students share their sentences with a partner or the whole class.
- Encourage them to read their sentences aloud.
- Provide positive feedback and correct any errors gently.
Part 7: Outro
- Review the verbs “like,” “want,” and “see” and their usage.
- Celebrate students’ ability to express their thoughts and feelings in writing.
- Encourage them to continue writing and sharing their ideas.
Differentiation:
- For students who need more support, provide more sentence frames or word banks.
- For students who are ready for a challenge, encourage them to write longer sentences or add more details using adjectives.
