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Reading My Own Writing

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Day 174of 180
Week 35of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Practice reading personal writing aloud

2

Build confidence in oral language skills

3

Recognize personal growth in writing

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Our words can bring joy and healing when we speak with kindness

📦 Materials Needed

  • Portfolio folders
  • Pencils
  • Primary writing paper
  • Stickers or small rewards
  • Comfort blanket or special reading spot
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in cozy reading area. Explain today we'll celebrate becoming writers by reading our own special work.

💭 Review Question: What is something special you wrote this year?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate reading your own writing with excitement and expression. Show children how to use a clear voice and look up from the page.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Reading our own writing helps us understand our words
  • We can be proud of what we've learned
  • God gives us the ability to communicate
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What was your favorite thing you wrote this year?
  • How does it feel to read something you created?
3Activity: My Writer's Celebration (7 min)
reading practice

Children select a favorite piece of writing from their portfolio and practice reading it aloud

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a special writing from your folder
  2. Find a comfortable spot
  3. Practice reading your writing out loud
  4. Use a big, clear voice
  5. Share with a friend or family member if you want
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Read with teacher assistance

Challenge: Read to entire class with expression

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate each child's reading and writing growth

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was fun about reading your own writing?
  • How have you grown as a writer this year?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to read and write. Bless our words to bring joy to others.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll talk about how God gives us the gift of words

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Mime eating honey while saying verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson focuses on building oral language confidence through reading personal writing

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage gentle, positive feedback
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
  • Listen actively when children read
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about reading aloud

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, clarity of speech, willingness to share

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record children reading their writing
  • Create a class book of favorite writings
  • Draw illustrations for written pieces

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