Level 2 • Lesson 15 — My Best Memory from Vacation

Objective

I can write about a real vacation memory using a clear beginning, middle, and end, with describing words and time order words like first, next, then, finally.

Materials

Pencil ✏️ and eraser
Ruled paper or tablet
Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Think of one moment that felt special (a view, a ride, a taste). Stick to that one small story.

Mini-lesson — Tell a true story in order

Plan your moment: Who was there? Where were you? What happened?
Use time words: First we arrived… Next we explored… Then… Finally…
Add feelings & senses: What did you see, hear, smell, or taste? How did you feel?
Stay on one event: Don’t jump to a different day or place.
Wrap it up: End with a feeling or thought about why this memory matters.

Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace key words, then draft 4–5 sentences about one vacation moment:

Key words: first, next, then, finally, because, felt
Example outline:
1. First we walked to the lighthouse by the ocean.
2. Next the wind was strong and salty.
3. Then I climbed the steps and saw tiny boats.
4. Finally I felt proud because I reached the top.

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build Clear Narrative Sentences

Drag the chips into the slots to make sentences that could fit your vacation story. Keep punctuation at the end.

Firstweloadedthecarandwavedgoodbye.

Nextthewavessplashedmyfeetattheshore.

ThenItastedsweetcoldlemonade.

Becausethesunwasbrightweworehatsandshades.

Wetookpicturestorememberthetalllighthouse.

IfeltproudwhenIclimbedallthesteps.

Afterlunchwelookedforshellsandsmoothrocks.

Theairsmelledsaltyandthewindwhooshed.

Westayedtogethersonobodygotlost.

Thentheskyturnedpinkandorangeatsunset.

Finallywesaidgoodnightandheadedbacktothehotel.

Thisismyfavoritememorybecauseweweretogether.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) A vacation story should mainly be…

A list of random places One small real event A made-up fantasy

2) Which order helps your story?

End → Middle → Beginning Details only Beginning → Middle → End

3) Which is a time word?

finally banana sleepy

4) Best detail for a beach story:

I saw a spaceship. The waves tickled my toes. The library closed early.

5) A strong ending often tells…

A new story A shopping list How you felt or learned

6) Which sentence fits a lighthouse memory?

I climbed the tall steps to the top. The fish can drive a car. I like green crayons.

7) Good stories use feelings. Which one shows feeling?

I walked. I felt proud when I finished. There are stairs.

8) Which is a good beginning?

Finally, we went home. Then I ate lunch. First, we arrived at the ocean.

9) Which keeps the story on track?

Use time words. Switch to a different trip. Add a new character at the end.

10) Which sentence uses senses?

We went there. The air smelled salty and cool. I have shoes.

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

Keep it anyway Yell it Remove or fix it

12) Best connector to end a narrative:

finally zebra triangle

13) Which detail belongs in a mountain-hike memory?

The bus is yellow. The trail was steep and rocky. I saw a zebra crossing.

14) Read aloud to check…

The letters are huge It rhymes The story flows and makes sense

15) Which is “Beginning → Middle → End”?

First, Next, Finally Finally, First, Next Next, First, Finally

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Has a clear beginning, middle, and end Uses time words (first, next, then, finally) Adds sensory details and feelings Stays on one real event

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I told my vacation memory in order with details 🙂 I need more practice adding feelings or senses 😅 It was tricky to keep one event

I will practice…

Using time words Adding how I felt Sticking to one moment

Lesson 15: My Best Memory from Vacation