Level 1 • Lesson 28 — Writing a list

Objective

I can write a simple list with a heading and items that match.

Materials

Short, sharpened pencil
Eraser
Ruled paper (for writing lists)
Tracing Pad (below)
Crayons or colored pencils

Mini-lesson — What is a list?

A list is a group of words written under a heading.

People use lists to:

remember what to bring,
remember what to do,
or remember what to buy.

A good list has:

Heading: tells what the list is about.
Example: School supplies
Items: each item goes on its own line.
Example: pencil, notebook, eraser, crayons

When you write a list, remember:

Start the heading with a capital letter.
Write each item on a new line.
Use neat handwriting so the list is easy to read.

Lists help your brain stay organized. You can use lists at school and at home.

Picture strip: "A simple list"

Guided Practice — Plan one list

Use the Tracing Pad to warm up with list words. Then write your own list on paper.

Choose a list topic: Will your list be for school, picnic, breakfast, or something else?
Trace list words: On the Tracing Pad, choose short words like milk, eggs, bread, or toys and trace them slowly.
Plan with your voice: Say out loud four things that match your list topic.
Example: "pencil, book, folder, crayons" for a school list.
Write on paper: On your ruled paper, write:
- a heading at the top (for example: Snack list),
- each item on its own line under the heading.
Check your list: Do all the items fit the heading? Did you write each item on a new line?
Optional: Add a tiny picture that matches your list (a lunch box, a basket, or a small sun).

The Tracing Pad is only for warm-up. Your finished list must be written on your paper.

Tracing Pad

Lines Trace

Pen

Drag & Drop — Finish the list

Each list shows a title and three words. Drag the one word that completes the list into the empty box.

On the device:
Read the title and the three list items. Choose the one chip that belongs in the list and drag it into the empty box.

On paper:
Choose three finished lists (copy the title and all four words) on your ruled paper. Write the title on the first line and each word on its own line.

School supplies

pencil
notebook
eraser

crayons banana toy

Picnic list

sandwiches
apples
juice

blanket ruler scissors

Breakfast list

cereal
milk
toast

banana glue marker

Art box

paint
brush
paper

glue boots plate

Rainy day bag

boots
raincoat
umbrella

hat cup toy

Quick Check — Writing a list

Answer each question about lists. This is a gentle 10-question check.

What is a list?

A long story about your day A group of words written under a heading A picture with no words

What does the heading of a list tell you?

The last word in the list The color of the paper What the list is about

How should you write the items in a list?

Each item on its own line All items in one long word With no spaces at all

Which set makes sense for a heading "School supplies"?

cake, balloons, candles, gifts pencil, notebook, eraser, crayons boots, raincoat, umbrella, hat

Which set fits a heading "Picnic list"?

cereal, milk, banana, toast glue, scissors, ruler, paper sandwiches, apples, juice, blanket

Why do people write lists?

To remember things they need or need to do To hide their ideas To make reading harder

Which heading is written correctly?

school list School list SCHOOL LIST list

Why is neat handwriting important in a list?

So no one can read it So the page looks messy So you and others can read the items easily

What should you do after you finish your list?

Read it and check that the items match the heading Erase it right away Fold it without reading it

What is a good goal for this lesson?

Write a whole page with no heading Write one clear list with a heading and four matching items Only draw a picture and never write words

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Can explain that a list has a heading and items Builds most drag-and-drop lists correctly Writes one simple list with a heading and items that match Uses neat handwriting for most list items

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a clear list by myself. 🙂 I can write a list, but I want more practice. 😅 Writing a list still feels a bit tricky.

Next time I will…

Check that my items match the heading Write each item on its own line Read my list before I use it

Lesson 28: Writing a list