A message on how I spent my summer. Essay on the topic “How I spent the summer. My walk through the summer forest
Fast passage:
Option 1
After passing the exams, the long-awaited summer has finally arrived, and most importantly, the summer holidays. In June I went with my parents to unusual hike which we have been doing for several years in a row. We drive by car to Lake Vuoksa, which is located in Leningrad region, and then dad takes us on an inflatable kayak to one of the many uninhabited islands. Since the kayak is a two-seater, Dad has to make the trip from the car to the island twice. On the island we set up a tent and start doing various things - fishing, swimming, sunbathing and even picking mushrooms. There weren’t many mushrooms, but we caught a lot of fish, and every day my mother cooked amazing fish soup. This year we spent 5 unforgettable days on the island, unfortunately, during two of them it was pouring rain.
In July I went to a military sports camp. All day long we played sports, ran, played football or basketball, practiced martial arts, etc. In addition, we went to the shooting range to shoot machine guns and studied various weapons. Also, we were taught the history of the Russian army. It was very interesting! In the evenings we watched films, sometimes we went to a local club, where discos were held especially for us.
In August, I was at home, doing normal things, for example, playing various computer games, which I absolutely love to play. I went to the cinema with friends twice, but both films turned out to be uninteresting. I read several books for the school curriculum, most of all I liked Alexander Kuprin’s story “The Duel”. I began to slowly collect my school bag; they bought me all the stationery, as well as textbooks for school.
Option 2
After the end of the school year, I was at home for several weeks. I walked with friends, played on the computer and read books. My favorite was Amphibian Man. In it, the author talks about a young man Ichthyander, who could breathe underwater. Then I went to my grandmother in the village. There I helped her with housework. Grandma has a lot of apple and cherry trees in her garden. When I arrived in the village, the cherries were just ripe. Every day we woke up early in the morning and went to feed the chickens and ducks. Grandma has a lot of birds in her yard: twelve chickens and fifteen ducklings. We fed them millet and beet leaves. The ducks were very fond of beets and grape leaves. The ducks also loved to swim in the river. After eating in the morning, they walked from the yard to the river and turned back only in the evening. Ducks seemed smarter to me than chickens. Although the chickens were less afraid of me and allowed me to pet them. My grandmother also had a dog, Pirate. He is very smart and knows how to bring a stick on command. Pirate and I often played tag or just walked around the yard. On the street I played football with the neighboring children and rode a bicycle. At the beginning of July I went home.
Nothing has changed at home, only it has become much hotter. Now you could safely sunbathe in the sun. I went to the pool every day to swim with my friends and learned to dive well. In the summer I ate a lot of watermelon. Watermelons were always juicy and ripe. Dad and I quickly ate them. During this time I went to the movies to see Monsters University. I really liked the cartoon because it was funny and cheerful. In it, a young monster Mike, very similar to Smesharik, goes to university to study.
At the end of July we went to the sea in Sochi. It was very cool there! We went swimming in the sea every day. It was very warm and calm. My dad and I were looking for shells at the bottom, and I saw a live crab walking along the bottom. I really enjoyed diving underwater in the warm sea. In the evening, when it became cool, we walked along the embankment. It was very beautiful there - the lanterns and the moon were shining. There were cafes and souvenir stalls everywhere. We bought a shell ship there, which I will put on my table. Two weeks later we returned home.
Summer is a fabulous time when not only plants, but also people bloom. The wise Litrekon understands that it is not easy for children to describe all the experiences they have enjoyed all these days, so he wrote example essays for each class and each gender (after all, girls and boys spend their holidays differently). Under each heading you will find 2 essay options, and there are 12 in total.
For girls
(199 words) This summer was very memorable for me, because I not only played and visited my grandmother, but also prepared for school. All three months I dreamed of how I would stand on a ruler with a beautiful bow. But the summer itself was no less interesting than school days.
In June I played a lot in the fresh air, it was warm and fun. I tried rollerblading and riding a two-wheeler. I also learned a new dance and learned to play the Crocodile game, where you have to guess the words. I also served breakfast to my parents and helped them get ready for work. In July we went to my grandmother, I stayed there for a long time. Granny lives in the village. Her neighbors have a lot of funny animals. I made friends with cows and goats, but the rooster and geese scared me. They ran after us and gave us no rest. It was especially fun to tease the rooster and run away from him, but grandma interrupted such games in time. She says that the rooster is also offended by such jokes. Towards mid-August, I returned home and began preparing for classes. I repeated numbers and letters, learned to get up early.
This summer was great holiday before school. I learned a lot of new things and had a lot of fun. I hope the school year will be no less exciting and interesting.
For boys
(196 words) I just love summer because the warmth allows me to play outside a lot and do sports. The most interesting games in the yard take place in the summer. In addition, in the summer my parents bought me a ticket to the camp for the first time.
In June I played and walked a lot, went to the dacha and to my grandmothers, helped in the garden and at home. I'm always happy to help do what needs to be done, only if it's a girl's thing. So I helped weed potatoes and other vegetables, repaired the barn with my father and picked the first berries. But in July they gave me a ticket to the camp! I went with joy. There was a lot of entertainment at the camp. The counselors came up with games, we often kicked the ball around and tried volleyball and hand-to-hand combat. There was a forest and fresh air all around, so we often ate in nature, sat by the fire and sang songs. We also had a celebration at the end of the shift, where I performed on stage. The trip was great. I would go back there again. In August I was preparing for school. We bought school things, learned the first poems, and repeated numbers. My mother bought me the first suit in my life.
I liked it very much summer time. Now I've been to camp, met new friends and got ready for school. I had a great rest and gained strength.
2nd grade
For girls
Most of all I remember the trip to the sea. It was very hot and sunny. We went to the beach every day and admired the sea. I swam all day, and my parents sunbathed more. In the morning I looked for shells and found a lot. But one day I cut my leg on a sharp shell, and from then on I became more attentive. In the evenings we sailed on boats and ships, photographing the sunset. I got a lot of great photos! From the ship I saw fish and birds. There were especially many seagulls. What I liked most about the south was that they sold ice cream and lemonade everywhere, and I love sweets. After our vacation, we returned home and visited my grandmother. I stayed with her for two weeks. There I ate a lot of berries and fruits. Back in the village I met new friends. My new friend Dasha had a puppy, and I was very sorry to leave him. Now I also want such a small and fluffy dog and I will ask her for New Year. We had a lot of fun in the village, but in the city an equally exciting activity awaited me - getting ready for school.
I really enjoyed this summer because I met new friends, animals and even cities.
For boys
(225 words) This summer I spent a lot of time at the dacha and in the company of friends. Most often, of course, I played football, basketball and other games. My parents and I also went to an amusement park and went to nature. I never had time to be bored.
In June I was “living on the street,” as my grandmother told me. Playing with the guys, I got very tanned and even grew. My day started with a quick breakfast, and then I spent the entire time playing and running outside. All my friends were free, and I had time to hang out with everyone. In the evenings we sometimes went to the movies with our parents or spent time at home. I would often invite friends home in the evening if it was cold and we would play board games. Father taught us to play backgammon. This is a very interesting game that really makes you think. Then I went to the dacha to help my grandmother. I picked berries, fed her animals, and did other chores around the house. For this, my grandmother prepared me very tasty pancakes, pancakes, cheesecakes and other delicacies. She bakes very tasty pies and pizzas. In the village I met new friends and actively played with them. I also taught them to play backgammon. It was very nice and beautiful at the dacha, with forest all around. Therefore, when my parents arrived, we went into nature and spent the night in tents.
My most vivid memory is going to an amusement park where I went on rides. It was fun and very beautiful!
3rd grade
For girls
(252 words) I love summer because it always gives me new friends. This summer I went to camp and met good girls and boys, as well as counselors. I was very interested in visiting a new place with new friends.
In June, we chose a camp for me and left. I visited my grandmother, walked and relaxed at home. I became interested in needlework, my grandmother taught me. Now I enjoy doing this myself free time. In July I went to camp. The shift was very interesting! There were fun games and competitions, hikes and evenings around the fire, joint trips and performances on stage. In the morning we did gymnastics and other hobby groups. I learned how to make baubles, weave different braids and create hairstyles. During the day we had a competition program, we prepared for performances and completed various tasks. The counselors prepared quests for us, we looked for various accessories and items. In the evenings we spent time in nature, singing and dancing. We also went into the forest and studied local nature. The counselors showed the birds and animals living in the reserve. On the last day of the shift we took part in a concert and theatrical performance. I played the good fairy and was praised. When I returned home, my family and I went to a barbecue, and the next weekend we went to a water park. I had a lot of fun and pleasure in the company of my favorite people.
In August, we helped grandma harvest the harvest, and mom baked delicious pies with apples and currants. It was very interesting, but I was already looking forward to returning to school, to my friends from class. Now I have something to tell them.
For boys
(236 words) This summer has been unusual. I went to the seaside for the first time to a summer camp, where I learned a lot of new and interesting things. I also learned how to shoot a bow, learned new karate moves, and became a good swimmer.
In June I was given a trip to the sea. Along with the ticket, they bought me new things and games, which I took with me. The whole month passed in anticipation of departure. My parents were afraid to send me by train, but I handled it well, didn’t forget anything and behaved decently. It was very hot and beautiful in the south. Not far from the camp was the sea. Every day it played with new colors. It was great to swim there. The water was warm and clear. You could find shells at the bottom. The guys in my room showed me how to swim faster and dive deeper. We even had small competitions and I performed well. There were also interest sections at the camp. I prefer fighting and sports, so I studied karate and watched the older guys boxing. Soon I too will be able to get into such a circle. I also remember the delicious and varied food. I would love to go there again. At the end of summer I walked and rode my bike a lot. I was entrusted with the responsibility of going to the store and visiting my grandmother.
During this summer I grew up and matured. Now I have more responsibilities, but I am less controlled. I'm glad I'm becoming an adult. Next summer I will definitely ask for a ticket again and get to know another new city.
4th grade
For girls
(261 words) Summer - best time year for rest. I didn’t waste it and went for walks often. We regularly met with friends, went out with our parents and went to the movies. I learned to play badminton and volleyball. In addition, I met new friends.
In June, my parents often took me to various picnics and meetings. We grilled kebabs, went fishing and even went on a short hike. It was fun, warm and beautiful in nature. I collected wildflowers and made wreaths from them. They also showed me how to collect brushwood to light a fire and how to navigate the forest. They even bought me my own blanket and then promised to buy me a tent. Dad also gave me skates, which I had wanted for a long time. Now games on the street have become more diverse. While my parents were at work, I roller-skated and had fun on the playground. On weekends, Mom and Dad would take me to the movies or somewhere to play. It was my first time visiting a bowling alley. At first I couldn't knock down the pins, but then I was able to direct the ball correctly. The first score was not successful, but then I will definitely learn to play well. My parents also brought me badminton rackets. We played in our yard for days on end. I can already play quite successfully. At the end of summer, my mother and I baked charlottes and made stuffed peppers together. I learned to cook.
This summer was not only fun, but also very educational. I was able to try new sports and games, prepare an autumn menu and gain basic knowledge about safety in the forest. Soon my parents and I will go into the forest to pick mushrooms, and I will learn to distinguish between useful and harmful.
For boys
(245 words) This summer I helped adults a lot and became better versed in useful things. I planted and harvested crops, helped my grandmother with her household and my father in his garage. For my diligent work, I received a new bicycle and began to ride it often with friends. I also often played in the yard and worked out on the horizontal bars.
Summer began with worries and new responsibilities. I helped relatives plant vegetables, care for fruit trees and flowers. I was treated to pickles, homemade pies and kvass. I watered the garden every day and sometimes helped weed it. In between classes, I ran to abandoned apple trees, played with neighbor children and rode my bike. The boys and I built a tree house and played in it. The rest of the time I sat at the computer. My father allows me to play computer games related to history. In the middle of summer there were fewer worries, and my parents and I went into nature to swim. I learned to swim fast and ride a catamaran. It's like riding a bicycle, only in water. It was hard for me because I was not used to it, but I did it well. We also fried meat outdoors, and I mastered the grill. Now I can keep an eye on the barbecue and put out the fire when the coals catch fire. Dad says every man should be able to barbecue, and I'm already on my way to that.
Summer seemed pleasant to me, but short. In August I was harvesting and had not yet had enough rest and warmth. I hope that Indian summer will allow my father and I to go fishing and surprise my mother with a big catch.
5th grade
For girls
(262 words) My summer went very well. I took part in competitions, learned to play chess and read a lot. My friends and I often spent time outside and took pictures. I also learned to cook and help my mother with housework. Every day was remembered for something special, but here I will present only the most vivid impressions about summer.
Back in the spring, my mother and I submitted my drawing to the competition, and I won a prize. My parents and I celebrated this at a pizzeria; I was very pleased to feel like a winner. Since I was sick in June, I had to stay at home, and my dad taught me to play chess. We practiced every evening, and now I play well. We also played lotto, dominoes and checkers. I devoted an hour a day to a computer game where you need to arrange your virtual world. There I met many of my friends from different parts of Russia. Communication with them was also my occupation. With my closer friends, we walked and arranged themed photo shoots. In addition, my mother allowed me to organize a pajama party at our house, where we also showed our creative inclinations. We decorated the house and made a cake from ready-made cake layers and cream that we prepared ourselves. Mom really liked our dessert, and now she asks me to help prepare everyday dishes. I am very pleased to feel so skillful and grown up!
I will remember this summer forever, because it will remain in countless photographs and memories. We spent a lot of time with friends and parents, I learned to cook new dishes and play new games. I will be pleased to remember every day of these holidays, because the holiday turned out to be eventful and interesting.
For boys
(246 words) My summer was very memorable and eventful. We traveled a lot with our parents different places, visited relatives and friends, organized meetings and outings into nature. I was no longer little, so I was responsible for the other children and entertained them as best I could. I liked this activity, it was fun.
The summer morning began with breakfast and cleaning the room. Then I would go for a walk if the weather was good, or sit at the computer if the weather was bad. My friends and I communicate on social networks, so I wasn’t bored. We chatted, played computer games and shared our impressions. I also watched entertaining videos and reviews of technology. It’s also nice to discuss them with knowledgeable people on the Internet. I dream of one day creating gadgets on my own, but for now I’m just looking and learning what’s already there. My parents encourage my hobbies and give me construction sets, which I also enjoy assembling. IN good weather I ride a bike a lot and am learning to skateboard. I rarely play football or other active games. And in the evenings or on weekends, my parents and I go somewhere. Sometimes to a company barbecue, sometimes to a movie or a cafe, sometimes to large stores and shopping centers. My mother also takes me to exhibitions or excursions. I prefer events related to technology, and my mother tries to pick something up.
The most vivid impression of the summer was the robotics exhibition, where real robots were shown. They performed everyday human activities, but it was very fast and simply amazing! Next summer I would like to attend robot fights.
6th grade
For girls
(274 words) Summer is the most beautiful and exciting time! So many plans and hopes, so many emotions! And this time I was also lucky with the summer: my parents gave me a ticket to a camp at the sea. There were many adventures, beautiful places and warm clear water.
At first I was very nervous and didn’t know what was waiting for me there. But then I looked at photographs of southern cities and was inspired by the beautiful views. My expectations coincided with reality: my camp was in a picturesque place, the room was clean and bright, and the people were friendly and helpful. The counselors were kind and funny, and the roommates quickly became friends. We spent whole days under the hot southern sun. We were taken on a boat ride, taken to a dolphinarium and to the beach. We swam and sunbathed, collected shells and built sand castles. There were many master classes and clubs at the camp itself. We were artists, needlewomen, and athletes. It was very exciting and useful, I learned a lot. The counselors taught us singing and dancing, and at the end of the shift we organized a big concert together. I was very happy because my parents saw me on stage. They were very proud of me and gave me moral support. When I returned home, they and I continued to spend time in the place: we walked in beautiful places, took pictures, rode a boat, went to visit grandma and visit friends.
Of course, in the summer we talked a lot with our friends: we did funny hairstyles for each other, went rollerblading, ate ice cream in the parks and walked with our new dog. She was given to my best friend, and we trained the dog together. She became part of our company. Now I will also ask for an animal as a gift, but I like cats better. I am sure that after a successful quarter, parents will think about my proposal.
For boys
(292 words) The summer turned out to be warm, but very short. I didn't have enough time to rest, because I had grandiose plans for the holidays, and I would be glad to give myself at least a month in addition to the three. But September 1 is just around the corner, it’s time to take stock, and this is what I managed to do.
My dad and I celebrated the onset of summer by going karting. I learned to drive a car within the confines of a go-kart and I wanted even more to have my own. This is still a long way off, but now I began to visit my father in the garage more often and understand the structure of the car. I decided to understand how it works from the inside, and my father helped me a lot with this. I brought him tools, helped him paint over scuffs, and began to navigate the garage as well as the car. This knowledge was useful to me in repairing bicycles. I helped a lot of guys get them back to normal after the winter. But days passed by days, and it was time to break away from the garage and get down to business at the dacha. I tied up raspberry and tomato bushes, carried water to water the garden and fed the animals. Grandma has goats, chickens and even turkeys. She also went to look at rabbits for breeding, and I also participated in the selection. In the evenings, the neighbor children and I climbed trees and made bows and arrows. We also played ball. After returning from my grandmother’s, I started sitting at the computer more. There I played computer games and watched videos about cars. This is how I rested after my dacha activities. When my father arrived, I told him what I had learned. He also plays video games sometimes, so he lets me play a little too.
But most of all I liked driving with him in the car and attending barbecues with a group of people who could tell a lot about technology. I've learned a lot and now I'm getting ready to take part in a big mushroom picking and fishing trip.
Writing such an essay is a mandatory stage in the education of any student. Your parents also faced the need to tensely recall the events of the past holidays, while trying to exclude from the essay those moments that the teacher would not approve of. This guide will help you write a good essay that is not overloaded with unnecessary details and does not reveal all the subtleties of your personal life.
Example of an essay on the topic “How I spent my summer”:
Step 1. Introduction
The first paragraph may not concern you personally at all; dedicate it to the summer. Write what a wonderful time it is, how sorry you are that it has passed, what a sunny and blooming time it was. The paragraph can be quite large, which will allow it to take up a significant part of the essay. At the end of the paragraph, you can add some phrase from the Russian classics - fortunately, only the lazy did not write about the summer season.
It is best to write your essay as a draft, and then rewrite it completely in a notebook - oddly enough, this will only save you time if you need to add or swap some phrases.
Step 2: A few sentences about the weather
Now you still have to split a little about what you did in the summer. You can write, for example, that at the beginning of the holidays you were at home, slept well, read a lot and went for a walk. The weather was good and sunny. In general, write more about the weather, sun or rain, temperature this summer - this will give your essay a summer atmosphere.
Step 3. Camping
Next write that after this it is time for active rest. This will be the main part of your essay; here you should write where you went on vacation. Sea, forest, mountains, other cities? Depending on the location, again focus more on describing nature. The sea is blue, warm, we swam a lot. The mountains are high and snowy, you learned mountaineering. You have made many friends in other cities. Write the truth, but try to use general phrases to avoid the teacher’s excessive attention to your creation - unless, of course, you have the exact opposite task.
Step 4. Rest in the city and in the country
If you haven’t gone anywhere at all, you’ll have to talk about how much you walked. Perhaps you were at the dacha? Tell us about the country house, vegetables in the garden and fishing in the nearby pond. Have you been to the city, rollerblading or cycling? Talk about it and how many friends have done it with you. If you did go on vacation, you can still add this information; it won’t be superfluous.
Step 5. Spending time on the computer
If you, like most modern schoolchildren, spent most of the summer at the computer, you can also write about this. But just a couple of phrases will be enough - that you used the Internet at the computer, communicated a lot, learned new interesting information and played educational games (after all, all games develop in one way or another).
Step 6. Final Paragraph
In conclusion, write that autumn is coming, and although you are a little sad that summer is over, you were looking forward to returning to school and meeting old friends and classmates. If this is completely untrue, write about the beauty of golden autumn and the fact that poets also sang about it. A quotation from a classic would also not hurt here, with which you can adequately complete your essay.
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Essays “How I spent my summer” grades 7-8This summer has been interesting. The first month of vacation was very similar to previous summer vacations, since I stayed in the city. However, the next two summer months turned out to be incredibly interesting for me - I spent them in the village with my aunt. It is with these days spent outside the city that the most striking events and indelible impressions of my summer are associated with me. 3 essays
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How I spent summer.
* Another version of an essay from a woman’s perspective: How I spent my summer (editor’s note)
It was interesting summer. If the first month of vacation was no different from the previous summer holidays, I was in the city, then the next two months turned out to be the most memorable for me, I went to my aunt in the village. It is precisely with the days spent in the village that I associate the most interesting events and vivid impressions of my summer.
In the village time passes slowly and hesitantly, not at all like in big cities. It seems like a whole month has passed, but in reality only one week has passed. Usually, in the morning I help my aunt in the garden, although her morning starts earlier than mine. Our village is far from the village and tap water is an unheard-of luxury, so I take two old iron buckets and go through three houses to the well. The water from the well is incredibly clean and very cold. Sometimes I have to do something around the house, but as soon as the first opportunity arises, I jump over the fence and run to my friends.
I have good friends in the village. We spend almost all our time together. On the hottest days we can sit on the river bank for hours. We swim, frolic and watch the passing barges. Once I got hit by my aunt because I skipped lunch, and in fact I was not hungry. The fact is that my friend Pashka brought a whole bag of potatoes from Uncle Seryozha, and we baked them right in the fire. What a pleasure it is to throw hot potatoes from one hand to the other, and then break them and eat them piece by piece, clearing them of the salty ash. Agree, this is not a plate of ready-made soup. But how much romance and happiness there are of summer days spent, as if in a completely different world!
In the evenings I sat at home in a real wooden hut. Usually, after dinner, my aunt’s friends came to visit her, they sat for a long time at a large round table in the center of the room and drank tea. I was nearby, climbing onto a large stone stove, and either looked at the books brought from the city, or did nothing, as my aunt often said, “I was kicking my ass.” Although in fact I kept a diary, and, like Robinson Crusoe on desert island, made notes, counting down the days until they took me to the city.
Sometimes I catch myself thinking that the village is an island far from the city, where life obeys a different rhythm. Maybe because it’s closer to nature here, or maybe the cities are just so far removed from real quiet life in pursuit of technical progress. One way or another, I am a city person and my place is there, in the endless stream of information, but every time I leave this quiet island of calm, I will remember how I spent the summer and miss my village.