Grade 3 · Writing · Lesson 13

Write About a Family Tradition

Every family has something they do together that makes them unique — a recipe passed down for generations, a Sunday walk, a yearly camping trip. These family traditions connect us to the people we love and the stories that shape us. Today you will learn to put yours into words.

What this lesson teaches

1Write a paragraph about a family tradition
2Open with an "Our tradition is..." sentence that names the tradition and includes a time signal
3Describe two specific actions using "We..." sentences with strong action verbs
4Explain why the tradition matters with an "It means..." sentence
5Include specific details such as names, places, and objects connected to the tradition

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