teaching resource

Looking Back on My Year

Updated: 28 Apr 2022

Reflect on the school year with this end-of-the-year writing activity.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 10 Pages
Grades: 1 - 5

Curriculum

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5

With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.5

With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.5

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 3 here.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.5

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 4 here.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.10

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

teaching resource

Looking Back on My Year

Updated: 28 Apr 2022

Reflect on the school year with this end-of-the-year writing activity.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 10 Pages
Grades: 1 - 5

Reflect on the school year with this end-of-the-year writing activity.

Looking Back on My Year – End of the Year Activity

Looking Back on My Year is a writing activity where students can reflect on their school year. When the year is almost over, it is a great time to reflect back and then look forward to next year! Students can write or draw their memories inside of the glasses provided. Choose between blank, lined, or primary lined glasses. Students will then color the face and add hair.

Do Your Students Have Writer’s Block?

Use some of the questions to get your students thinking about what to write in their sunglasses.

What were your favorite parts of this school year?
What was your favorite book you read this year? Why?
Did you go on a fun field trip this year? Why did you enjoy it?
What will you miss most about your classroom?

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

⬇️ Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between this resource’s PDF or editable Google Slides version.

🖨️ Print out the version for your grade level.

✏️ Let your students reflect by drawing or writing. Students can also color the glasses and face to make them unique.

🕶️ Glue on the new “reflective” shades!

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Curriculum

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5

With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.5

With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.5

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 3 here.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.5

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 4 here.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.10

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

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