Writing Practice A1- Write About Your Favorite Day of the Week

Hello! Let’s start by learning how to write about your favorite day of the week in a fun and simple way. This lesson will guide you step by step to confidently write and talk about the day you enjoy the most. 📅😊✍️

🎯 Goals for This Lesson:

  1. Learn how to write clear and engaging sentences describing your favorite day of the week.
  2. Include details about why you like that day and what you usually do.
  3. Practice writing using fun activities and detailed examples.

📝 Part 1: The Basics – Writing About Your Favorite Day

Writing about your favorite day is easy when you know the right words! Here are some key sentence structures you can use:

  • My favorite day of the week is… (Example: My favorite day of the week is Saturday.)
  • I like this day because… (Example: I like this day because I can relax and spend time with my family.)
  • On this day, I usually… (Example: On this day, I usually play sports and watch movies.)
  • In the morning/afternoon/evening, I… (Example: In the morning, I sleep late and have a nice breakfast.)
  • This day makes me feel… (Example: This day makes me feel happy and refreshed.)

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

Hi! My favorite day of the week is Saturday. I like this day because I don’t have school and I can spend the whole day doing things I enjoy. On Saturdays, I usually wake up late, have a delicious breakfast with my family, and then play soccer with my friends. In the afternoon, I watch movies or read books. Saturday makes me feel relaxed and happy.

🔧 Part 2: Making Sentences Step-by-Step

Each sentence about your favorite day should include:

  1. A Subject – Who or what the sentence is about (e.g., My favorite day, I).
  2. A Verb – What is happening or the state of being (e.g., is, like, makes).
  3. Details – Extra information such as reasons, activities, and feelings.
Sentence Examples:
  • My favorite day of the week is… (Example: My favorite day of the week is Friday.)
  • I like this day because… (Example: I like this day because it is the start of the weekend.)
  • On this day, I usually… (Example: On this day, I usually meet my friends at the park.)
  • In the afternoon, I… (Example: In the afternoon, I watch a movie or play games.)
  • This day makes me feel… (Example: This day makes me feel excited.)

🎲 Part 3: Fun Activities

Activity 1: Write About Your Favorite Day

Write 5-7 sentences describing your favorite day of the week using the structure we’ve learned:

  1. My favorite day of the week is ______.
  2. I like this day because ______.
  3. On this day, I usually ______.
  4. In the morning/afternoon/evening, I ______.
  5. This day makes me feel ______.
Activity 2: Draw and Describe
  1. Draw a picture showing what you do on your favorite day of the week.
  2. Write 2-3 sentences below your drawing describing the activities you chose and why this day makes you feel good. For example:
    • (Drawing of playing soccer)
    • “I drew myself playing soccer with friends on Saturday because it is fun and makes me feel happy.”
Activity 3: Interview a Friend

Ask a friend about their favorite day of the week and then write 3-5 sentences summarizing their answer. For example:

  • “My friend said her favorite day is Sunday because she spends time with her family and goes to the park. She feels relaxed and refreshed on this day.”

🔍 Part 4: Review and Reflect

Take a moment to answer these questions:

  1. Was it easy to write about your favorite day of the week?
  2. Did you learn any new words related to days and activities?
  3. How can you add more details to make your description even better?

📄 Part 5: Homework: Write a Letter About Your Favorite Day

Write a short letter to a friend or family member describing your favorite day of the week. Include details about why you like it and what you usually do. Follow this structure:

Example Letter:

Dear Sarah,

Hi! I hope you are well. My favorite day of the week is Saturday. I love Saturdays because I don't have school, and I can do all my favorite things. Usually, I wake up late, play soccer with friends, and spend the afternoon watching movies. Saturday always makes me feel relaxed and happy.

What's your favorite day and why?

Best wishes,
Tom

Click here to download the worksheet My Favorite Day of the Week

🎉 Great job today! Now you know how to describe your favorite day of the week clearly and easily. Keep practicing and enjoy writing! 😊