Writing Lesson: Talking About School Life & School Around The World -Visa Unit 2 Common Core
📚 SCHOOL LIFE 🎓
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Part 1: My School Life
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Read this example:
Hello! My name is Sara. I am 14 years old. I live in Fes. I go to Mohamed V Middle School. It is big and clean. I like my school. I go to school from Monday to Friday. I study English, Arabic, Maths, and Science. My favourite subject is English. I eat lunch with my friends during the break. My teachers are nice.
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Now write about YOUR school life. Use this model:
Hello! My name is .
I am years old.
I live in .
I go to school.
It is .
I my school.
I go to school from to .
I study .
My favourite subject is .
I during the break.
My teachers are .
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Tip: Use short and simple sentences. Don't worry about mistakes. Just try!
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Part 2: School Around the World
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Read this letter from Sam in England:
Hi! My name is Sam. I live in London, England. I go to Hillview School. It starts at 9:00 in the morning and finishes at 3:30 in the afternoon. I study English, Maths, History and French. I wear a school uniform: black trousers and a white shirt. I eat lunch at school. I like football and I play it with my friends after school. My school is big and has a library and a computer room. I like it a lot!
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Answer the questions:
1. Where does Sam live?
Sam lives in London, England.
2. What time does his school start?
His school starts at 9:00 in the morning.
3. What subjects does he study?
He studies English, Maths, History and French.
4. Does he wear a uniform?
Yes, he wears a school uniform: black trousers and a white shirt.
5. What does he do after school?
He plays football with his friends after school.
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Now write a short paragraph about school in Morocco
Use these questions to help you:
- Where do students go to school?
- What time does school start and finish?
- What subjects do they study?
- Do they wear a uniform?
- What do they do during or after school?
Example: In Morocco, students go to public or private schools. School starts at 8:00 and finishes at 12:00 or 6:00. They study Arabic, French, English, Maths, and Science. Most students don't wear a uniform. During the break, students eat and talk with friends. After school, they go home or play with friends. Some students take extra classes.
