My First Time Riding a Bicycle
Illustration: A child practicing bicycle with training wheels (Source: Unsplash)
✏️ The Complete Text
When I was eight years old, my father gave me a red bicycle for my birthday. At first, I was scared to ride it because I saw my friend fall and get injured.
My father patiently taught me every afternoon. He installed training wheels and ran beside me holding the saddle. After two weeks of practice, I could finally ride independently to the park near our house.
🧩 Text Structure
1. Orientation
“When I was eight years old…” (Introduces who, when, where)
2. Events
- Received a bicycle as a gift
- Initial fear
- Learning process
3. Reorientation
“This experience taught me that…” (Closing reflection)
📚 Vocabulary Builder
Training wheels (noun)
Small wheels are attached to a child’s bicycle to prevent falling
Perseverance (noun)
Continued effort despite difficulties
Synonym: persistence
🔍 Reading Comprehension
- Why was the writer initially afraid?
- Find three past-tense verbs in the text!
[GROUP WORK]
1. Draw a 3-panel comic based on the story
2. Write speech bubbles using past-tense verbs
3. Present to the class with a dramatic reading!
+ Creative Option: Let students record TikTok-style video retelling the story
+ Traditional Option: Written quiz about text structure
