Composition: How I Spent My Last Holiday – Basic 2 English Lesson Note (Third Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Narrate their experience during the last holiday
2. Select the formality to use in writing the essay
3. Write their experience during the last holiday correctly

Content

Holiday Writing Structure

Introduction: What holiday and when Body: What you did (2-3 activities) Conclusion: How you felt about the holiday

Sample Holiday Composition

“During my last Christmas holiday, I had a wonderful time. I visited my grandmother in the village where I helped her feed the chickens and plant vegetables. I also played with my cousins and learned traditional games. I felt very happy and excited during my holiday because I spent time with family.”

Writing Tips

• Use past tense (visited, played, learned)
• Include specific activities
• Describe your feelings
• Write in simple, clear sentences

Exercise

Write 4-5 sentences about your last holiday.

Exercise 1: Holiday Writing

Complete this paragraph about your holiday: “During my last holiday, I _______. I also _______. My favorite part was _______. I felt _______ because _______.”