Lesson 1: My Daily Routine Journal

Start a simple journal documenting your everyday activities. Write 5-10 sentences each day about what you do, using present tense verbs.

• Materials: Notebook or digital document
• Focus: Present tense verbs, time expressions
• Example: “I wake up at 7 AM. First, I brush my teeth and wash my face. Then I eat breakfast with my family…”
• Extension: After one week, reread your entries and circle all the verbs you used

Lesson 1: My Daily Routine Journal

Overview

This simple yet powerful exercise helps you develop your English writing skills by documenting your everyday activities. By creating a daily routine journal, you’ll practice using present tense verbs, time expressions, and build vocabulary related to common activities.

Learning Objectives

• Use simple present tense verbs correctly
• Apply time expressions and sequence words (first, then, after that, finally)
• Build vocabulary related to daily activities
• Develop sentence structure and writing fluency

Materials Needed

• A notebook dedicated to your English journal OR
• A digital document (Word, Google Docs, etc.)
• A dictionary or online translation tool for looking up new words
• Optional: Colored pens to highlight different parts of speech

Preparation (10 minutes)

1. Set up your journal with a title page: “My Daily Routine Journal”
2. Create a simple vocabulary bank on the first page with these common daily routine verbs:
   • wake up, get up, brush, wash, shower, eat, drink, get dressed, leave, arrive, study, work, play, watch, listen, cook, clean, read, talk, relax, go to bed, sleep
3. Write these time expressions on the second page for reference:
   • in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, at night
   • first, then, after that, next, later, finally
   • before, after, while, during
   • at [specific time], every day, usually, sometimes, always, never

Daily Journal Activity (15-20 minutes)

1. Start each entry with the date and day of the week
2. Write 5-10 sentences about your activities for the day
3. Focus on using the present tense to describe regular routines
4. Include at least 3 time expressions in each entry
5. Try to use different verbs each day (consult your vocabulary bank)

Example Journal Entry

Extension Activities

1. Verb Highlight: At the end of each week, reread your entries and highlight all the verbs you used. Make sure they’re in the correct form.
2. Time Expression Hunt: Circle all the time expressions you used and check if you used them correctly.
3. Vocabulary Expansion: List any new words you learned while writing your journal.
4. Question Formation: Write 3 questions about your routine, like “What time do you wake up?” Practice answering them.
5. Compare and Contrast: After one week, write about how your weekend routine differs from your weekday routine.

Weekly Reflection (10 minutes, end of week)

At the end of your first week, answer these questions in your journal:

• Which verbs did I use most often?
• Which new words did I learn this week?
• What pattern do I notice in my daily routine?
• What was difficult about writing in English?
• What will I try to improve next week?

Tips for Success

• Write at the same time each day to build a habit (before bed works well)
• Don’t worry about making mistakes – this journal is for practice
• If you don’t know a word in English, look it up or draw a small picture
• Try to add one new detail or activity to your journal each day
• Read your entry aloud after writing to practice pronunciation

Progress Tracking

Create a simple chart at the back of your journal to track your progress:

• Number of entries completed
• Number of new words learned
• Number of sentences written each day

Remember, consistency is key! Even a short entry every day will help you improve your English more than long entries only once a week. After 30 days of keeping this journal, you’ll be amazed at how much your writing has improved!