Writing: Narrative Composition Basic 6 English Studies Lesson Note

Topic: How I Spent My Last Holiday

Planning Guide: Before writing, think about:

• Where did you go?
• What activities did you do?
• Who were you with?
• What was the most exciting part?
• How did you feel?

Useful Words and Phrases:

• First, Then, Next, Finally
• exciting, enjoyable, memorable
• visited, explored, discovered
• wonderful, amazing, fantastic

Exercise E – Story Starter

Complete this opening paragraph:

“My last holiday was absolutely ____________. During the ____________ break, my family and I decided to ____________. I was ____________ because ____________.”

Exercise F – Writing Task

Write a complete composition (150-200 words) about “How I Spent My Last Holiday.”

Remember to include:

• A good beginning
• What happened (middle)
• How it ended
• Use interesting adjectives
• Check your spelling and punctuation

Answer Key

Exercise A: Practice with teacher guidance

Exercise B: Part 1: 1-F, 2-I, 3-F, 4-I Part 2: 1-danced, 2-brought, 3-cooked, 4-flew

Exercise C: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d, 5-e

Exercise D: 1-diligent, 2-flutter, 3-narrates, 4-sufficient, 5-tremendous