Writing Practice A1- Describe a Park in your Town

Hello! Let’s learn how to describe a park in your town in a fun and easy way. This lesson will help you confidently write and talk about a park you know. 🌳🌷🛝✍️

🎯 Goals for This Lesson:

    1. Learn how to describe a park clearly in English.
    2. Write basic sentences about the park’s features and activities.
    3. Enjoy fun activities to make learning easy and enjoyable.

📝 Part 1: The Basics – Describing a Park

Writing about a park is simple! Here are some key sentences you can use:

    • In my town, there is a park called… (Example: In my town, there is a park called Green Park.)
    • It is located near… (Example: It is located near my school.)
    • The park is… (Example: The park is big and beautiful.)
    • It has… (Example: It has a playground, benches, and trees.)
    • I enjoy… (Example: I enjoy playing with my friends there.)

Want to see a full example? Here’s a sample description:

Hello! My town has a nice park called Sunny Park. It is located near my house. The park is green and has many big trees. It has swings, slides, and benches. I like playing soccer there with my friends. It’s my favorite place to relax and have fun.

🔧 Part 2: Building Sentences Step-by-Step

Each sentence about the park needs:

    1. A Subject – Who or what (e.g., The park, It)
    2. A Verb – What it does or is (e.g., is, has)
    3. Details – Extra information (e.g., location, size, activities)
Sentence Examples:
    • In my town, there is… (Example: In my town, there is a beautiful park.)
    • It is near… (Example: It is near my house.)
    • The park has… (Example: The park has many trees and a playground.)
    • I like… (Example: I like playing games there.)

🎲 Part 3: Fun Activities

Activity 1: Write About the Park

Write 5 sentences about a park in your town using this structure:

    1. In my town, there is a park called ______.
    2. It is located near ______.
    3. The park is ______.
    4. It has ______.
    5. I enjoy ______ at the park.
Activity 2: Draw and Describe
    1. Draw a picture of your favorite park.
    2. Write 2 sentences below your drawing. Example:
      • (Drawing of swings and trees)
      • “My park has swings and lots of trees. I like playing there every day.”
Activity 3: Ask a Friend

Ask a friend about a park they like. Write 3 sentences about their answers. For example:

    • “My friend said there is a park called Sunshine Park near her home. It has slides and swings. She enjoys playing games there.”

🔍 Part 4: Review and Reflect

Take a moment to answer these questions:

    1. Was it fun to write about the park?
    2. Did you learn new words today?
    3. How can you add more details next time?

Quick Self-Check:

In your sentences, did you:

    • Start with a subject? (e.g., The park, It)
    • Include a verb? (e.g., is, has)
    • Add details? (e.g., big, beautiful, playground)

📄 Part 5: Homework: Write a Letter About a Park

Write a short letter describing a park in your town. Include details like its name, location, and activities. Follow this structure:

Example Letter:

Dear Sarah,

Hi! There is a park in my town called Sunny Park. It is near my home and is very big. The park has swings, slides, and a lot of trees. I love playing soccer there with my friends. Do you have a nice park near your house?

Your friend,
Maya

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Conclusion

🎉 Great job! You’ve learned how to describe a park clearly. Keep practicing and have fun writing! 😊