Blogging

 

Blog Post # 2: My Favorite Pastime

In this lesson, you're going to write a blog post about your favorite pastime.

What is a pastime?

A pastime is an activity that you do regularly, for enjoyment rather than work. In other words, it's a hobby.

What is an example of a pastime?

Sports are a major pastime for many people. Other pastimes include listening to music, playing music, watching TV, playing video games, playing with your dog, cooking, and any kind of hobby. Whenever you're awake and not working, you're probably enjoying a pastime.

Here are some guiding questions that you might find helpful.

  1. What is your favorite pastime?

    2. I love karate.

  2. When did you start?

    3. I started learning karate last year.

  3. How did you start? Who introduced you to this pastime?

    4. My best friend suggested it.

  4. Do you do this activity alone? With friends? Do you belong to a club or a team?

    5. We go to a Karate school called Cobra Kai.

  5. How often do you engage in this activity?

    6. I take classes twice a week, and I practice on my own every day.

  6. Who teaches you? Who do you learn from?

    7. My teacher is a guy called Johnny Lawrence. We call him sensei, which is the Japanese word for teacher.

  7. Are you good at this activity? Have you improved a lot since you started?

    8. I have learned a lot since I started. I'm also a lot more confident, because I'm learning to defend myself.

  8. What have you accomplished? Have you won any prizes or other marks of success?

    9. I have already earned my yellow belt.

  9. Do you have any goals related to this activity?

    10. This year, I'm going to enter the All Valley Karate Tournament. I hope I win a trophy.

    I want to earn a black belt by the time I graduate from high school.

  10. Why do you like this activity? What is it about this activity that you find pleasurable?

    11. I like doing karate because it teaches you discipline and it's a great way to get in shape.

Blog Post #2: My Favorite Pastime

I love karate. I started learning karate last year. My best friend suggested it. We go to a Karate school called Cobra Kai. I take classes twice a week, and I practice on my own every day. My teacher is a guy called Johnny Lawrence. We call him sensei, which is the Japanese word for teacher.

I have learned a lot since I started. I'm also a lot more confident, because I'm learning to defend myself. I have already earned my yellow belt. This year, I'm going to enter the All Valley Karate Tournament. I hope I win a trophy. I want to earn a black belt by the time I graduate from high school. I like doing karate because it teaches you discipline and it's a great way to get in shape.

 

Lesson Steps

  1. Open your writing portfolio.
  2. Write a blog post about your favorite pastime.
    • Minimum word count: 100 words.

Self Check

Is your blog post at least 100 words?