As a follow-up to our lessons on gadgets and past simple, I asked my Class 4 pupils to remember the best gift they'd ever received. They mentioned bikes, phones, rollerblades, dogs, and trips.
Next, I drew a mind map on the board and asked them to list details they would add in their writing: when and who they got the gift from, its appearance, and why it was special. Then, we read a short text in our books about a bike they could use as a model for their writing.
Finally, they wrote short paragraphs and volunteers read their work, sharing happy memories.
