Writing Practice A1- Write About Your Favorite Sport

Hello! Today, let’s learn how to write about your favorite sport. This lesson will help you clearly describe the sport you love, how to play it, and why it makes you happy. 🏀⚽🎾✍️

🎯 Goals for This Lesson:

  1. Learn to write clear sentences about your favorite sport.
  2. Include details like the name of the sport, how to play it, and what equipment you need.
  3. Enjoy practicing with fun activities and simple examples.

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

Writing about your favorite sport is easy! Use these sentences to help you:

  • My favorite sport is… (Example: My favorite sport is soccer.)
  • It is played by… (Example: It is played by two teams.)
  • You need… (Example: You need a ball and goals.)
  • I play it at… (Example: I play it at school or in the park.)
  • I like this sport because… (Example: I like this sport because it’s exciting.)

Here’s a full example:

Hi! My favorite sport is soccer. It is played by two teams who try to score goals. You need a soccer ball, goalposts, and a large field. I usually play soccer at the park with my friends. I like this sport because it is fun, keeps me healthy, and helps me make new friends. Soccer makes me feel happy!

🔧 Part 2: Making Sentences Step-by-Step

Each sentence about your sport should have:

  1. A Subject – What you’re talking about (e.g., My favorite sport, It).
  2. A Verb – What happens or what you do (e.g., is, play, like).
  3. Details – More information (e.g., equipment, location, reasons).
Sentence Examples:
  • My favorite sport is… (Example: My favorite sport is basketball.)
  • You play it with… (Example: You play it with a ball and two baskets.)
  • I play it at… (Example: I play it at school or home.)
  • I like it because… (Example: I like it because it’s exciting.)

🎲 Part 3: Fun Activities

Activity 1: Write About Your Favorite Sport

Write 5 sentences about your favorite sport:

  1. My favorite sport is ______.
  2. You need ______ to play this sport.
  3. I play it at ______.
  4. I like this sport because ______.
  5. This sport makes me feel ______.
Activity 2: Draw Your Sport
  1. Draw yourself playing your favorite sport.
  2. Write 2 sentences below your drawing. Example:
    • (Drawing of playing basketball)
    • “I drew basketball because it’s exciting. Playing basketball makes me happy.”
Activity 3: Interview a Friend

Ask a friend about their favorite sport. Write 3 sentences about what they say. Example:

  • “My friend’s favorite sport is swimming. She likes swimming because it is relaxing. She swims at the pool every weekend.”

🔍 Part 4: Review and Reflect

Answer these questions:

  1. Was it easy to write about your favorite sport?
  2. Did you learn new words today?
  3. Can you add more details next time?

Quick Self-Check:

Did you:

  • Use a subject? (e.g., My sport, It)
  • Add a verb? (e.g., is, play, like)
  • Include details? (e.g., equipment, location, feelings)

📄 Part 5: Homework – Write a Letter About Your Sport

Write a short letter describing your favorite sport. Use this example:

Dear Maria,

Hi! My favorite sport is tennis. It is fun and exciting. I play tennis at the park every weekend. You need a racket and a tennis ball to play. I like tennis because it keeps me active and happy.

What's your favorite sport?

Your friend,  
Alex

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Conclusion

🎉 Well done! Now you know how to describe your favorite sport. Keep writing and having fun! 😊