My Trip to School: A Fun Composition!

English Language Arts Grades 1st Grade 8:41 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn how to write a composition by describing our journey to school! We'll use our imaginations and write about what we see along the way.

Video Resource

English Language - Grade 1: Composition

Guyana Learning Channel

Duration: 8:41
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Key Concepts

  • Composition writing
  • Sentence structure
  • Descriptive writing
  • Imagination and observation

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to write a simple composition about their journey to school.
  • Students will be able to identify and describe things they see on their way to school.
  • Students will be able to write complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation.
  • Students will be able to use descriptive language to enhance their writing.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by greeting the students and introducing the topic of composition. Ask them if they know what a composition is. Explain that it's like telling a story in writing.
  • Video Viewing (10 mins)
    Play the YouTube video "English Language - Grade 1: Composition". Encourage students to listen carefully to the teacher's instructions and the example composition.
  • Guided Practice (15 mins)
    After the video, review the key points. Remind students that they will be writing about their trip to school. Write the following sentence starters on the board: * Every day, I go to school by... * My school is in... * On my way to school, I see...
  • Independent Writing (20 mins)
    Have students begin writing their own compositions. Encourage them to use their imagination and describe the things they see on their way to school. Remind them to write neatly, use correct spelling, and include end marks at the end of their sentences.
  • Sharing and Review (10 mins)
    Have students share their compositions with a partner or the class. Provide positive feedback and suggestions for improvement. Review the importance of complete sentences and correct punctuation.

Interactive Exercises

  • Picture Walk
    Show students pictures of different things they might see on their way to school (e.g., cars, buses, trees, buildings, people). Have them brainstorm words to describe each picture.
  • Sentence Building
    Provide sentence strips with words and have students arrange them to form complete sentences about their trip to school.

Discussion Questions

  • What do you like to do on your way to school?
  • What are some of the things you see when traveling to school?
  • Why is it important to use descriptive words in our writing?
  • What makes a good composition?

Skills Developed

  • Writing skills
  • Descriptive language
  • Sentence construction
  • Observation skills
  • Creative thinking

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is a composition?

Correct Answer: A written story or description

Question 2:

What should you do when you don't know how to spell a word?

Correct Answer: Sound it out

Question 3:

When you write, what should you remember?

Correct Answer: To write neatly

Question 4:

What does the teacher want you to write about?

Correct Answer: Your trip to school

Question 5:

Where do you write where your school is located?

Correct Answer: On a special line

Question 6:

What is something you might see on your way to school?

Correct Answer: Cars and buses

Question 7:

What should you do when you finish writing?

Correct Answer: Read it over

Question 8:

What can reading books help you do?

Correct Answer: Write compositions

Question 9:

What should you remember to use at the end of a sentence?

Correct Answer: A period (.)

Question 10:

Why is it important to use correct spelling?

Correct Answer: So your teacher can read your writing

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Every day, I travel to school by ___________.

Correct Answer: bus

Question 2:

I wake up very ___________ to get ready for school.

Correct Answer: early

Question 3:

I stand in front of my ___________ to catch the bus.

Correct Answer: yard

Question 4:

My school is in ___________.

Correct Answer: Georgetown

Question 5:

The trip to school lasts about 30 __________.

Correct Answer: minutes

Question 6:

The bus driver's name is Mr. ___________.

Correct Answer: Stanley

Question 7:

On my way to school, I see many __________.

Correct Answer: cars

Question 8:

I also see important ___________ on my way to school.

Correct Answer: buildings

Question 9:

I also see __________ going to school.

Correct Answer: children

Question 10:

Remember to use a full ___________ at the end of each sentence.

Correct Answer: stop

Educational Standards

1.2.PC.1:Students will recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., capitalization of the first word, ending punctuation: period, exclamation point, question mark). 1.2.W.1:Students will express themselves through drawing and writing. 1.2.W.3:Students will use appropriate spacing between letters and words in writing. 1.3.W.1:Students will write narratives incorporating characters, plot (i.e., beginning, middle, end), and a basic setting (i.e., time, place) with prompting. 1.5.W.1:Students will compose simple sentences that conclude with an end mark.

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