Write a paragraph about the First Day at School
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Writing
"My First Day at School"
الكتابة: يومي الأول في المدرسة
Reading Passage
Monday was my first day at school. My first lesson was Fiqh. The teacher was Mr. Ahmed. He asked some questions. They were easy. I sat next to my new friend, Adam. He was a friendly boy. After Fiqh, we had lunch. Then we had a computer lesson.
📝 ملاحظة: هذا النص يتحدث عن يوم عثمان الأول في المدرسة. اقرأه جيداً ثم أجب عن الأسئلة.
Vocabulary Flashcards
انقر على البطاقة لرؤية المعنى بالعربية 👆
Compare Your First Day
💡 التعليمات: قارن بين يومك الأول في المدرسة ويوم عثمان الأول. اكتب المعلومات في الجدول أدناه.
Work with a partner. Illustrate the differences between your first day at school and Othman's first day.
| Topic | Othman's Day | Your Day |
|---|
✅ Sample Answers for Othman:
- 📍 The classroom: He sat next to Adam
- 👨🏫 The teachers: Mr. Ahmed (Fiqh teacher)
- 📚 The subjects: Fiqh, Computer
- 👦 Other students: Adam (friendly boy)
- 🤝 Friends: Adam was his new friend
Answer the Questions
✍️ التعليمات: أجب عن الأسئلة التالية لتكتب عن يومك الأول في المدرسة.
✅ Sample Answers (Example):
1. My first day at school was on Sunday.
2. My first lesson was Arabic.
3. My teacher was Mr. Khalid.
4. I sat next to my friend Omar.
5. My favorite subject was English.
6. I played football with my friends.
Write Your Paragraph
📝 نصيحة: استخدم إجاباتك من التمرين (B) لكتابة فقرة كاملة عن يومك الأول في المدرسة.
📝 Sample Paragraph:
Sunday was my first day at school. My first lesson was Arabic. The teacher was Mr. Khalid. He was very kind. I sat next to my new friend, Omar. He was a helpful boy. After Arabic, we had a break. Then we had an English lesson. It was my favorite subject. At lunch, I played football with my friends. It was a wonderful day!
ملاحظات تعليمية مهمة
🔹 استخدام الماضي البسيط (Past Simple)
نستخدم الماضي البسيط للتحدث عن أحداث حصلت في الماضي:
- • was / were - كان / كانوا
- • had - حصل على / تناول
- • sat - جلس
- • asked - سأل
- • played - لعب
🔹 كلمات الربط (Connectors)
- • Then - ثم / بعد ذلك
- • After - بعد
- • Next - التالي
🔹 الصفات (Adjectives)
- • friendly - ودود
- • easy - سهل
- • new - جديد
- • favorite - مفضل
First Day at School – How to Write a Paragraph اليوم الأول في المدرسة – كيف نكتب فقرة
Writing about your first day at school is one of the most common and useful topics for English learners. This topic helps students practice past tense verbs, feelings, and simple descriptions. It is also a personal topic, which makes writing easier and more enjoyable for beginners.
الكتابة عن اليوم الأول في المدرسة من المواضيع الشائعة والمهمة لطلاب اللغة الإنجليزية. يساعد هذا الموضوع الطلاب على التدرب على الماضي، والمشاعر، والوصف البسيط.
For many years, teachers around the world have used personal topics like this to introduce paragraph writing. Educational research shows that students learn better when they write about their own experiences.
---1. What Should the Paragraph Include? ماذا يجب أن تحتوي الفقرة؟
A good paragraph should focus on one main idea. When writing about the first day at school, students should include important details but avoid writing too much.
يجب أن تركز الفقرة الجيدة على فكرة واحدة رئيسية مع بعض التفاصيل المهمة فقط.
Students can organize their ideas by answering these questions:
- When did your first day happen?
- Where did you go?
- How did you feel?
- What did you do?
- What did you like or learn?
الإجابة عن هذه الأسئلة تساعد الطالب على ترتيب أفكاره وكتابة فقرة كاملة.
---2. Useful Sentence Starters بدايات جمل مفيدة
Sentence starters help students begin writing without fear. They are especially useful for beginner ESL students.
بدايات الجمل تساعد الطالب على البدء في الكتابة بسهولة وثقة.
- My first day at school was...
- I went to school with...
- At first, I felt...
- I met my teacher and classmates...
- We learned...
- At the end of the day...
Teachers can ask students to practice these sentences orally before writing.
---3. Useful Words and Expressions كلمات وتعبيرات مفيدة
Using simple and correct vocabulary makes writing clearer. Students should try to use familiar words.
- happy – سعيد
- nervous – متوتر
- excited – متحمس
- classroom – فصل دراسي
- teacher – معلم
- friends – أصدقاء
- lesson – درس
يمكن للمعلم تشجيع الطلاب على استخدام ثلاث كلمات على الأقل في الفقرة.
---4. Model Paragraph فقرة نموذجية
Reading a model paragraph helps students understand structure, tense, and organization. It also gives them confidence.
Example:
My first day at school was very exciting. I went to school early with my parents. At first, I felt nervous because everything was new. Soon, I felt happy when I met my teacher and my classmates. We learned English and played games in the classroom. At the end of the day, I was tired but very happy.
هذه الفقرة نموذج يساعد الطالب على فهم طريقة الكتابة الصحيحة.
---5. Writing Tips for Students نصائح للطلاب
- Write 5–6 simple sentences
- Use the past tense
- Write about your feelings
- Use capital letters and punctuation
- Check spelling after writing
مراجعة الفقرة بعد الكتابة تساعد على تقليل الأخطاء وتحسين المستوى.
---6. Teaching Tips for Teachers نصائح للمعلمين
Teachers should guide students step by step. Writing should not be rushed.
- Discuss the topic before writing
- Use pictures related to school
- Write a paragraph together first
- Encourage pair discussion
- Give positive feedback
الدعم والتشجيع يزيدان من ثقة الطالب بنفسه.
---7. Practice Activity تدريب
Now write your own paragraph. Use these questions to help you:
- When was your first day at school?
- How did you feel?
- Who did you meet?
- What did you do?
Conclusion الخاتمة
Writing about the first day at school is an excellent way to improve writing skills. It helps students use the past tense, express feelings, and organize ideas clearly. With practice and guidance, ESL students can write confident and meaningful paragraphs.
مع التدريب والدعم، يستطيع الطالب كتابة فقرات واضحة وسهلة باللغة الإنجليزية.
