Writing prompt: Using the given vocabulary and sentence patterns, and referring to the picture, write a short essay. Yesterday was the weekend. Jack invited his friends over to his house. The four pictures above show their respective activities. Please describe them using the past simple tense: Writing hints: Alan: help cook lunch; Amy: watch TV; Jerry: play chess; Jack: check homework.

Student essay:
Yesterday was weekend. Jack invited his friends come to his home. Alan helped my mother cook lunch. Amy watched TV. Jerry played chess. Jack checked his homework. The day was a great day.

Corrected essay:
Yesterday was the weekend. Jack invited his friends to come to his home. Alan helped Jack's mother cook lunch. Amy watched TV. Jerry played chess. Jack checked his homework. The day was a great day.