Daily routines for School
I go to school
I have classes
I eat lunch / I have lunch
I finish school at 3
I go home
I do my homework
CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY: PICTURE MATCHING
Write the correct verb phrase in the box below the picture.
Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a-j next to the numbers 1-10
Write the best word to complete the sentences.
WRITING ABOUT MY DAILY ROUTINE
Write present simple sentences
When we talk about routines or habits, we use the present simple. So we can write present simple sentences
using the verbs in our list of activities: I have a shower. I brush my teeth. I have coffee and toast for breakfast.
Etc.
Use adverbs of frequency
If we use some adverbs of frequency in our sentences, our text will be better. For example, I usually have coffee
and toast for breakfast, but sometimes I don't have breakfast.
Use connectors and time expressions
Connectors
Now we should add connectors in our text, such as and, or, but, because, so. For example, imagine we have these
two sentences: I get up at 7.30. I brush my teeth. They sound like a list. So we can use and put the two sentences
together: I get up at 7:30 and I brush my teeth.
Time expressions
In addition, you should use time words to connect the different sentences. Some time words are:
After that,…
After breakfast/work/school/dinner
In the morning/afternoon/evening, …
At (time),…
Then,…
Next,…
…and then…
When I…
…from (time) to (time)
Look at this text:
I get up at 7:30 and I brush my teeth. I have a shower and get dressed. I have breakfast and prepare my lunch. I
drive to work.
Now look at the same text with time expressions:
I get up at 7:00 and I brush my teeth. After that, I have a shower and get dressed. Then, I have breakfast and I
prepare my lunch. Next, I drive to work.
The second paragraph sounds much better.
Write three paragraphs
We can organize the sentences into three paragraphs:
Paragraph 1: My morning activities
Paragraph 2: Activities during the day
Paragraph 3: Evening activities
Example:
I get up at 7:00 and I brush my teeth. After that, I have a shower and get dressed. Then, I have breakfast and I
prepare my lunch. Next, I drive to work.
When I get to work at 8:30, I usually check my emails and work on the computer. At 1:00, I have lunch with my co-
workers. After that, we work until 5:30 and then I go home. I get home at around 6.
After work, I usually go running or I read. Then I make my lunch. I usually have a salad and some fruit, but on
Fridays, I often eat pizza. Next, I watch some TV and I go to bed.
NOW IS YOUR TURN
WRITE ABOUT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE