Level 3 • Lesson 37 — Write About Future Dreams

Objective

I can plan and write about a future dream (for example: a job, a skill, a place to visit) using a clear topic sentence, reasons, and action steps in the future tense (I will / I can). I will include a closing sentence that wraps up my plan.

Materials

Pencil ✏️ and eraser / keyboard
Paper or device for drafting
Tracing Pad (below)

Tip: Think SMART: Specific dream, a way to Measure progress, steps that are Achievable, Relevant to you, and a Time you plan to start.

Mini-lesson — From dream to plan

Start with the dream. Example: One day I will be a marine biologist.
Add 2–3 reasons. Why does this matter to you? Use because, so, therefore.
List action steps. First, I will... Next, I will... Finally, I will...
Use future tense. Verbs like will learn, will practice, will apply.
Close with confidence. End with a hopeful line that ties back to the dream.

Guided Practice — Trace on the Pad

Trace these key words, then draft 6–8 sentences about your future dream:

Key words: dream, goal, will, because, steps, practice
Example outline:
1. Topic: My dream is to become a marine biologist.
2. Reason: I love ocean life and want to protect it.
3. Step: I will read books and watch science videos.
4. Step: I will practice swimming and join a science club.
5. Step: I will visit an aquarium and ask questions.
6. Closing: If I keep learning, I will help sea animals one day.

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build Clear Future-Dream Sentences

Drag the chips into the slots to make strong sentences about goals and steps. Keep punctuation at the end.

Mydreamistohelpanimals.

Iwilllearnmorebyreadingeveryweek.

BecausepracticebuildsskillIwillkeeptrying.

FirstIwillsetonesmallgoal.

NextIwillaskamentorforideas.

ThenIwillpracticealittleeachday.

Iwillmeasureprogresswithaweeklychecklist.

Strongclosingsgivehopefortomorrow.

Iwillusetransitionslikefirstnextandfinally.

Plansstayfocusedononemainidea.

Iwillcelebratesmallwinseachweek.

FinallyIwillwriteaclosingthatshowsconfidence.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) Which is the best topic sentence for a future-dream paragraph?

Fish live in oceans. One day I will be a marine biologist. Finally, we went home.

2) Good reasons should…

talk about many topics be opinions only connect clearly to the dream

3) Which uses future tense correctly?

I will practice every day. I practicing every day. I practiced every day.

4) Best transition order:

Finally → First → Next First → Next → Finally Next → Finally → First

5) Which sentence stays on topic for “My dream is to be a coder”?

I will learn to debug small programs. Pizza is my favorite snack. I will draw a comic in art class.

6) A strong closing sentence should…

add a new topic wrap up the plan with hope repeat the first sentence exactly

7) Which word best explains a reason?

colorful quietly because

8) Which step comes first in a plan?

Set one small goal to start. Celebrate the big success. Forget the dream.

9) Which sentence uses a transition?

I like turtles. Next, I will join a science club. Seaweed moves.

10) A paragraph about one dream should include…

many random facts details about different dreams reasons and steps for the same dream

11) Choose the sentence with a clear action.

I will practice thirty minutes after school. Practice is a thing. Practice might be practiced.

12) Which word signals a conclusion?

first finally between

13) Which sentence belongs in a future-dream paragraph?

Cats nap for many hours. The sky is blue. I will volunteer to learn from experts.

14) What should you check when you read your draft aloud?

That reasons and steps support the dream. That every sentence rhymes. That it uses only three words.

15) Best closing for a hopeful tone:

This is impossible for me. With steady steps, I will reach my dream. Dreams are confusing.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Clear topic sentence naming one dream 2–3 reasons that support the dream 3+ action steps in future tense (I will…) Transitions (first, next, finally) used correctly Closing sentence wraps up with hope

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a strong plan for my dream 🙂 I need to add better steps 😅 I need stronger reasons

Next time I will practice…

Writing with future tense (I will…) Adding transitions (first, next, finally) Checking that every sentence fits the dream

Lesson 37: Write About Future Dreams