LESSON GUIDE Write On 1
Unit 1: All About Me
Grade Level: 3–5
Duration: 45 minutes
Book Reference: Write On 1 by Liana Robinson & Brian Williams
Unit: 1 – All About Me
I. Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Read and understand a descriptive paragraph of self-introduction.
Identify topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.
Organize personal information in a cluster map.
Apply the simple present tense to write correct sentences.
Write and share a short “All About Me” paragraph.
II. Materials
Write On 1 Unit 1 (pages: Reading, Mapping Ideas, Language Focus)
Whiteboard/markers
Worksheets or notebooks
Pencils/highlighters
III. Lesson Procedure (45 minutes)
A. Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Teacher asks: “How do you introduce yourself to a new friend?”
Quick round: students say name + one favorite thing.
Transition: “We’ll read Simon’s paragraph to learn how to write about ourselves.”
B. Reading & Comprehension (5 minutes)
Teacher reads Simon’s paragraph aloud (p. 7).
Class reads silently.
Identify parts together:
Topic sentence → My name is Simon. I am eleven years old and I am an only child.
Concluding sentence → I think my life is pretty good, and I feel very fortunate.
Count details → age, family, where he lives, where he was born, grandparents, hobbies,
favorite sport, activities in France.
Students underline/circle answers (guided by teacher).
C. Mapping Ideas (10 minutes)
Students complete the cluster map (p. 8)
Age: 11 years old
Only: child
Born in: France
Lives in: Canada
Favorite sport: Soccer – plays with cousins
Grandparents in France → visit every summer, live near ocean, swim/snorkel/play in sand
Speaks: French and English
Answer Questions (p. 8, B):
Q1: He thinks his life is pretty good and feels fortunate.
Q2: He visits grandparents, speaks French, plays soccer with cousins, swims, snorkels, plays
in sand.
D. Language Focus (10 minutes)
Simple Present Practice (p. 9, Part A):
Language Focus:
A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the simple present tense.
1. My brother / have / a girlfriend
2. Answer: My brother has a girlfriend.
Sentence: My brother has a girlfriend.
Verb choice – have/has
For I, you, we, they → use have
For he, she, it (or one person/thing) → use has
My brother = he → so we use has.
Why “a girlfriend” not just “girlfriend”
The word girlfriend is a singular noun.
Singular nouns need a or an.
So we say a girlfriend.
Final sentence
Subject: My brother
Verb: has
Object: a girlfriend
→ My brother has a girlfriend. ✅
Students complete remaining sentences individually.
Paragraph Practice (p. 9, Part B):
Fill in missing sentences in pairs.
Review answers together.
Teacher highlights: Simple present tense = facts, routines, habits, opinions.
E. Writing Task: All About Me (7 minutes)
BRAINSTORMING
A. Choose something about yourself that you think is interesting.
(Example answers)
I can draw cartoons.
I have a big collection of toy cars.
I know how to bake cookies.
I love playing basketball.
I can speak two languages.
B. Add more details about it.
(Example expansion for “I can draw cartoons.”
I started drawing when I was 7 years old
My favorite thing to draw is animals.
I sometimes draw comics for my friends.
I want to be an artist when I grow up.
F. MAKING AN OUTLINE (3 minutes)
What is an outline?
An outline is like a plan for your writing. It shows the main parts (introduction, body, conclusion) and what
ideas you will include. It helps you organize your thoughts before you write a full paragraph or essay.
1. Introduction
👉 Meaning: This is the beginning of your writing. You introduce your topic and get the reader interested.
👉 What to do:
Start with a simple opening sentence.
Tell the reader what your writing will be about.
Example: “I want to tell you about my favorite hobby, basketball.”
2. Body
👉 Meaning: This is the main part of your writing where you explain and give details.
👉 What to do:
Add 2–3 important points about your topic.
Give reasons, examples, or stories.
Example (about basketball):
I play basketball every Saturday with my friends
My favorite player is Steph Curry.
Basketball helps me stay healthy and active.
3. Conclusion
👉 Meaning: This is the ending. You wrap up your ideas and make the writing feel complete.
👉 What to do:
Restate your main idea in a short way.
Share your final thought or feeling.
Example: “Basketball is a fun and healthy hobby, and I will keep playing it for many years.”
✨ In short:
Introduction = start & introduce topic
Body = main ideas + details
Conclusion = finish & wrap up
Sharing & Wrap-Up
Volunteers read their paragraph aloud
Class responds positively (e.g., “Good job!” / “I like that too!”).
Exit Ticket: Each student says one thing they learned today (e.g., “The simple present tense is for
facts” / “I can write about myself in English”).
IV. Assessment (5 minutes)
MY OWN WRITING
a. Think of a title
👉 Choose a short phrase that tells what your paragraph is about.
Example: “My Favorite Pet”
b. Write a paragraph
👉 Write 4–6 sentences about your topic. Start with an introduction, add details, and end with a conclusion.
Example: “I have a dog named Max. He is brown and very playful. We play fetch every afternoon. Max is my
best friend.”
c. Check your writing
👉 Read again and ask:
