Level 1 • Lesson 22 — Writing about a dream

Objective

I can write about a simple dream (real or imaginary) using a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Materials

Short, sharpened pencil
Eraser
Ruled paper (primary lines preferred)
Tracing Pad (below)
Crayons or colored pencils for a dream picture

Mini-lesson — Turning a dream into a story

Sometimes we have dreams at night. Some dreams are fun, some feel strange, and some can feel a bit scary.

In writing, a dream can become a short story.

Three parts of a dream story:

Beginning: When and where the dream starts.
Middle: What happens in the dream.
End: How the dream finishes or how you feel.

Example dream story:

Beginning: One night I dreamed about a bright park.
Middle: I rode a rainbow slide into the clouds.
End: I woke up smiling and felt safe.

Your dream story does not have to be real. It can be made up, like a gentle adventure in your mind.

If a dream feels scary, it is still just a dream. You can always tell a trusted adult about it.

Picture strip: "A soft dream"

Guided Practice — Dream talk and tracing

Use this routine to warm up before you write your own dream story.

Think of a dream: It can be a dream you remember or a made-up dream you would like to have.
Say it aloud: Tell a trusted adult one thing you saw in the dream and one thing you did.
Trace dream words: On the Tracing Pad, choose words like night, dream, or cloud and trace them neatly.
Practice the three parts: Say a beginning sentence, a middle sentence, and an end sentence about your dream.
Check your sentences: Do they start with a capital letter and end with a period?
Now write your dream story: On your paper, write a short dream story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

If a dream feels scary, write about it gently and talk with a trusted adult about how you feel.

Tracing Pad

Lines Trace

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build dream sentences

Put the words in order to make each sentence make sense.

On the device:
Drag the words into the boxes to build a clear sentence.

On paper:
Copy all five finished sentences in your best handwriting.

Sentence 1

Last night I had a small dream .

Sentence 2

I saw a bright moon in the sky .

Sentence 3

I floated slowly above the clouds .

Sentence 4

I met a kind friend in my dream .

Sentence 5

I woke up feeling calm and happy .

Quick Check — Dream stories

Answer each question about dreams and short stories. This is a gentle 10-question check.

What is a dream story?

A list of food you like Only facts about your school day A short story about something that happened in a dream

What does the beginning of a dream story tell?

What you ate for breakfast When and where the dream starts How many friends you have

What does the middle of a dream story tell?

What happens in the dream The title of the book What time you go to bed

What can the end of a dream story tell?

Only what your teacher said Only what you will do tomorrow How the dream finished or how you felt

What helps make a dream story clear?

Writing the same sentence many times Having a beginning, a middle, and an end Using no periods at all

When you write a dream story, what should stay the same?

Use capitals and periods correctly Put no spaces between words Only draw and never write words

What can you do if a dream feels scary?

Keep it a secret and never tell Tell a trusted adult and talk about how you feel Write it with no periods

Why might you draw your dream before writing?

So you do not have to write To make the page look full To help you remember what to write about

What should your three sentences match?

The dream picture you drew A different story from a book Any random words you think of

What is a good goal for this lesson?

Write the longest story you can with no periods Write three clear sentences about one dream Only listen to other people's dreams

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Can explain the three parts of a dream story (beginning, middle, end) Builds most drag-and-drop dream sentences correctly Writes at least three sentences about one dream on paper Uses capitals, spaces, and periods correctly in most sentences

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a clear dream story with a beginning, middle, and end. 🙂 I can write about a dream, but I want more practice. 😅 Writing about dreams still feels a bit tricky.

Next time I will…

Draw my dream first to help my ideas Use capitals and periods in every sentence Check that my three sentences match the same dream

Lesson 22: Writing about a dream