HELPING MOM IN THE KITCHEN

Yanna’s mom was making dinner. Yanna loved watching her mom cook. Yanna wanted to help. She asked her mom if she could help. Her mom smiled. Her mom said she could help. She asked Yanna to put plates on the table. Yanna was excited. She put forks on the table. She put cups on the table. There was one for each family member. Yanna felt proud to be helping. Dinner was ready. Everyone came to the table. They thanked Yanna for setting the table. Yanna was happy to make her family smile. She was happy to help her mom in the kitchen.

Individual Sentences

1. Yanna’s mom was making dinner.
   Pattern: Poss Adj + S + Aux + V-ing + O

2. Yanna loved watching her mom cook.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Poss Adj + O + V

3. Yanna wanted to help.
   Pattern: S + V + Inf Phrase

4. She asked her mom if she could help.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Adv Clause

5. Her mom smiled.
   Pattern: S + V

6. Her mom said she could help.
   Pattern: S + V + Adv Clause

7. She asked Yanna to put plates on the table.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Inf Phrase + Prep Phrase

8. Yanna was excited.
   Pattern: S + Aux + Adj

9. She put forks on the table.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Prep Phrase

10. She put cups on the table.
    Pattern: S + V + O + Prep Phrase

11. There was one for each family member.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Num + Prep Phrase

12. Yanna felt proud to be helping.
    Pattern: S + V + Adj + Inf Phrase

13. Dinner was ready.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Adj

14. Everyone came to the table.
    Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase

15. They thanked Yanna for setting the table.
    Pattern: S + V + O + Prep Phrase + O

16. Yanna was happy to make her family smile.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Inf Phrase + Poss Adj + O + V

17. She was happy to help her mom in the kitchen.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Inf Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "Can I help you in the kitchen?"

1. Casual: "Hey, can I help in the kitchen?"

2. Intimate: "Mom, can I help you in the kitchen?"

3. Formal: "May I assist you in the kitchen?"

4. Business: "Could I help prepare something in the kitchen?"

5. Writing: "Please let me know if I can help in the kitchen."

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

1. Kitchen – A room where food is prepared and cooked.

2. Table – A flat surface where meals are served.

3. Plate – A round, flat dish used to hold food.

4. Fork – A tool with prongs used to eat food.

5. Dinner – The main meal of the evening.

Comprehension Questions

Refer back to the story if you need to answer the following questions.

1. What was Yanna’s mom doing?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. How did Yanna feel about helping her mom?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. What did Yanna put on the table?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. How did Yanna’s family thank her?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Why was Yanna happy at the end?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Making dinner.

2. Excited and happy.

3. Plates, forks, and cups.

4. They thanked her for setting the table.

5. Because she made her family smile.

Speaking Activity

Practice placing stress on the bolded words to change the message of the sentence.

1. Yanna’s mom was making dinner. (Emphasizes who was cooking)

2. Yanna’s mom was making dinner. (Emphasizes the action)

3. She put plates on the table. (Emphasizes the object)

4. Yanna was happy to help her mom. (Emphasizes the feeling and action)

5. She was happy to help her mom in the kitchen. (Emphasizes the purpose)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Mom / Yanna’s / dinner / making / was.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Loved / mom / Yanna / her / watching.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Asked / to / help / mom / her / she.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Plates / table / the / put / on / Yanna.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Thanked / Yanna / her / family / the.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Yanna’s mom was making dinner.

2. Yanna loved watching her mom.

3. She asked her mom to help.

4. Yanna put plates on the table.

5. The family thanked Yanna.

Create Activity

Follow the sentence pattern and build sentences with the following words:

Words To Use: kitchen, table, plates, forks, dinner

1. S + V + O.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. S + V + Adj + O.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. S + V + O + Prep Phrase.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. S + V + O + Adv.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. S + Aux + V + Adj.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Yanna set the table.

2. The table looked clean.

3. She put plates on the table.

4. Yanna worked carefully.

5. Dinner was ready.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. What was Yanna’s mom doing?
   a) Setting the table
   b) Cooking dinner
   c) Washing dishes

2. How did Yanna help her mom?
   a) By making dinner
   b) By cleaning the table
   c) By setting the table

3. What did Yanna put on the table?
   a) Plates, forks, and cups
   b) Food and drinks
   c) Toys

4. How did Yanna feel about helping?
   a) Excited and proud
   b) Sad
   c) Tired

5. What did the family do when dinner was ready?
   a) They thanked Yanna for helping
   b) They watched TV
   c) They went outside

Answers:

1. b) Cooking dinner

2. c) By setting the table

3. a) Plates, forks, and cups

4. a) Excited and proud

5. a) They thanked Yanna for helping

Natural Dialogue

Me: Mom, can I help you in the kitchen?
Mom: Yes, you can set the table.
Me: Okay! I’ll put the plates, forks, and cups.
Mom: Thank you, sweetie. Dinner will be ready soon.
Me: I’m happy to help!