Level 3 • Lesson 12 — Write about someone who inspires you

Objective

I can write a short paragraph (5–6 sentences) about a person who inspires me, using a clear topic sentence, 2–3 reasons with specific examples, and a closing sentence that explains the impact on me.

Materials

Pencil ✏️ and eraser
Planning sheet or notebook
Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Choose a real person (family member, teacher, coach, author, inventor). Think of what they did and how it changed you.

Mini-lesson — Who, Why, Examples, Impact

Who: Name the person and your connection (my aunt, my coach, a scientist I read about).
Why: State 2–3 reasons they inspire you (hard-working, kind, brave, creative).
Examples: Add actions and small details that show each reason.
Impact: End with how this person changes your choices or mindset.
Stay focused: Keep every sentence connected to your main reason(s).

Guided Practice — Trace & plan

Trace key words, then plan a paragraph about a person who inspires you:

Key words: who, why, example, because, shows, impact
Example outline:
1. Topic: My coach inspires me because she never gives up on us.
2. Reason + example: She practices with us in the rain and cheers for small improvements.
3. Reason + example: She teaches us to set goals and track steps each week.
4. Impact: I work harder in class and try again when I get stuck.
5. Closing: She inspires me to be determined and kind.

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build Reasons & Examples

Drag chips into the slots to make strong sentences about someone who inspires you.

Myauntinspiresmebecausesheispatientandbrave.

Shewakesupearlyandrunsbeforethesunrises.

WhenIfeelstucksheremindsmetotakeonesmallstep.

BecauseshevolunteersweeklyIwanttohelpotherstoo.

Hercalmvoicehelpsourwholefamilyduringbusytimes.

Iseeherwritegoalsandcrossthemoffwhenshefinishes.

Myteacherinspiresmetoreadbravestoriesandtrynewwords.

Shechecksonmeandcelebratestinywinswithasmile.

WhenImakeamistakehesaysmistakesarestepstolearning.

Herstoriesofhelpingneighborsmakemewanttoservetoo.

BecauseofherexampleItrytobekindeveryday.

IntheendIfeelgratefulandwanttoinspireotherstoo.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) Best topic sentence:

Inspiration is a thing. My aunt inspires me because she works hard and helps others. Aunts are people.

2) Which shows a reason?

She is good. She helps. She fixes bikes for neighbors after work.

3) Best transition to introduce a second reason:

Also Pizza Yesterday

4) Which belongs in this paragraph?

The sky is blue. She taught me to write goals and check them each week. I like apples.

5) Strong closing line:

That is all. She is there. She inspires me to try hard and be kind every day.

6) Which shows, not tells?

She stayed late to help me fix my science project. She is nice. Niceness happened.

7) Good connector for examples:

Banana For example Maybe

8) Which fixes the run-on?

She inspires me, and I try to follow her steps. She inspires me and I try and I try. Inspires me try.

9) Off-topic sentence:

She reads with me after dinner. The bus is yellow. She takes me to the library.

10) Strong reason + example:

She is inspiring. She exists. She fixed our fence after a storm and checked on neighbors.

11) Best topic sentence starter:

______ inspires me because… Once upon a time… The end.

12) Which combines sentences smoothly?

She helps me. She helps friends. Help. She helps me, and she helps my friends, too. Helping is help.

13) Best way to show impact:

Because of her, I try hard even when work is tough. Impact happened. Tough things are things.

14) Which sentence is first person?

The student writes about a coach. I write about my coach and how she teaches me. Writing occurs.

15) Best closer for the paragraph:

Also, dogs bark. This is my paragraph. She inspires me to be helpful and brave every day.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Topic sentence names the person and focus Gives 2–3 reasons with specific examples Uses connectors (for example, also, because) Stays on topic; avoids extra facts Closing explains impact on the writer

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can explain who inspires me and why 🙂 I need more practice giving examples 😅 It was tricky to explain the impact

I will practice…

Adding a reason + example pair Using connectors (for example, because) Ending with the impact on me

Lesson 12: Write about someone who inspires you