Level 2 • Lesson 13 — Write About a Classroom Memory

Objective

I can write a short classroom memory using who, when, where, what happened, and how I felt. I will use time words to show the order (first, next, then, finally).

Materials

Pencil ✏️ and eraser
Notebook or tablet
Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Choose one clear memory (e.g., a surprise science demo, spelling bee, class art show) and stick to it.

Mini-lesson — How to tell a classroom memory

Start with setting: Who was there? When and where did it happen?
Tell the events in order: Use first, next, then, finally.
Add feelings: Say how you felt during or after.
Keep it focused: Only details that fit this memory.
Close it: End with what you learned or why it matters.

Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace key words, then draft a 4–5 sentence memory about a special day in class:

Key words: who, where, when, felt, because
Example outline:
1. Setting: Last Friday in Ms. Rivera’s class.
2. Event: First, we mixed baking soda and vinegar for a volcano.
3. Event: Then the foam shot up and everyone cheered.
4. Feeling: I felt proud because my group set it up carefully.
5. Closing: It was the best science day of the year.

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build Clear Memory Sentences

Drag the chips into the slots to build sentences that fit a classroom memory. Keep punctuation at the end.

LastFridayourclasshadasciencedemo.

Firstwesetthemodelvolcanoonatray.

NextIpouredvinegarwhileMayaaddedredcolor.

Thenfoambubbledupandeveryonecheered.

Ifeltproudbecauseourplanworkedwell.

Aftercleanupwewroteaboutwhatwelearned.

Agoodmemoryhascleartimewordsandfeelings.

Becausewepracticedourteamworkedsmoothly.

FirstIwasnervousthenIfeltexcited.

Myclosingsentencetellswhythisdaymattered.

Weworkedinpairstoshareideaskindly.

FinallyIthankedmygroupforhelpingmelearn.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) A classroom memory should include…

Random facts that are not related Who, when, where, what happened, feelings Only jokes

2) Which is a time word?

banana shiny finally

3) Best opening for a classroom memory:

Last Monday in Room 12, our class had a spelling bee. I like pizza. Blue is nice.

4) Which sentence shows feelings?

The chairs were brown. I felt nervous at first but then proud. We had markers.

5) Which order is best?

Feelings → Events → Setting Random order Setting → Events in order → Feelings/Closing

6) Choose the best time word to start:

first zebra and

7) Which detail fits a classroom memory?

The beach was crowded on Saturday night. My partner counted our points in the spelling bee. I bought a hat online.

8) Good closing sentence:

My pencil is short. Next Tuesday is math. That day taught me to keep trying.

9) Which shows event order?

First we practiced, then we performed. We have glue sticks. The windows are tall.

10) If a sentence doesn’t fit the memory, you should…

leave it anyway remove or revise it yell it

11) Which best adds a feeling?

I have a notebook. The paper was white. I felt calm when my friend smiled at me.

12) Which sentence uses a time word?

Then we lined up for the show. We have rulers. Books are heavy.

13) Which belongs in a memory of a class art show?

My dad washed the car. I painted a sunset and the class clapped. I ate cereal at home.

14) When you read your memory aloud, check…

if it rhymes if letters are giant if the order and feelings make sense

15) Best line to show learning:

I learned to speak clearly in front of others. I like snacks. The bell rang.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Includes who, when, where clearly Events told in order with time words Adds feelings that match the events Strong closing shows meaning or learning

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a clear classroom memory with order and feelings 🙂 I need more practice using time words 😅 It was tricky to add feelings

I will practice…

Using first, next, then, finally Adding how I felt and why Keeping only details that fit

Lesson 13: Write About a Classroom Memory