SOCCER WITH FRIENDS

Marcus loves playing soccer with his friends. They play at the park every weekend. Marcus plays as a forward. He likes scoring goals for his team. His best friend, Sam, is the goalkeeper. Sam is very good at stopping the ball. Marcus and his friends practice passing the ball to each other. They also practice shooting goals. Sometimes, their game gets intense. They all try their best to win. Marcus feels proud when he scores a goal. After the game, they sit and talk about the match. They laugh and share snacks together. Marcus loves playing soccer because it is fun and exciting.

Individual Sentences

1. Marcus loves playing soccer with his friends.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

2. They play at the park every weekend.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + Prep Phrase + Adv

3. Marcus plays as a forward.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + O

4. He likes scoring goals for his team.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

5. His best friend, Sam, is the goalkeeper.
   Pattern: Poss Adj + Adj + O + S + Aux + O

6. Sam is very good at stopping the ball.
   Pattern: S + Aux + Adv + Adj + Prep Phrase + V-ing + Poss Adj + O

7. Marcus and his friends practice passing the ball to each other.
   Pattern: S + Conj + Poss Adj + O + V + V-ing + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase

8. They also practice shooting goals.
   Pattern: S + Adv + V + V-ing + O

9. Sometimes, their game gets intense.
   Pattern: Adv + Poss Adj + O + V + Adj

10. They all try their best to win.
    Pattern: S + Adv + V + Poss Adj + O + Inf Phrase

11. Marcus feels proud when he scores a goal.
    Pattern: S + V + Adj + Adv Clause

12. After the game, they sit and talk about the match.
    Pattern: Prep Phrase + S + V + Conj + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

13. They laugh and share snacks together.
    Pattern: S + V + Conj + V + O + Adv

14. Marcus loves playing soccer because it is fun and exciting.
    Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + Adv Clause

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "Do you like playing soccer?"

1. Casual: "Hey, do you like playing soccer?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, do you enjoy playing soccer?"

3. Formal: "May I ask if you like playing soccer?"

4. Business: "Could you share your opinion on playing soccer?"

5. Writing: "Please let me know if you enjoy playing soccer."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Soccer – A game where players kick a ball to score goals.

2. Forward – A player who tries to score goals.

3. Goalkeeper – A player who defends the goal.

4. Pass – To kick or throw a ball to another player.

5. Goal – A point scored in soccer.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. Where does Marcus play soccer?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What position does Marcus play?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Who is the goalkeeper in Marcus’s team?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. What do Marcus and his friends do after the game?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Why does Marcus love playing soccer?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. At the park.

2. Forward.

3. Sam.

4. Sit, talk about the match, and share snacks.

5. Because it is fun and exciting.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Marcus loves playing soccer with his friends. (Emphasizes who loves soccer)

2. Marcus loves playing soccer with his friends. (Emphasizes the activity)

3. Sam is very good at stopping the ball. (Emphasizes Sam’s skill)

4. Marcus feels proud when he scores a goal. (Emphasizes the action)

5. They all try their best to win. (Emphasizes the goal)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Soccer / loves / Marcus / friends / with / playing / his.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Forward / plays / Marcus / as / a.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Practice / the / ball / his / passing / and / friends / Marcus.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Sit / and / match / about / they / talk / the / after.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Playing / soccer / Marcus / because / loves / fun / it / is.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Marcus loves playing soccer with his friends.

2. Marcus plays as a forward.

3. Marcus and his friends practice passing the ball.

4. They sit and talk about the match after.

5. Marcus loves playing soccer because it is fun.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: soccer, goal, park, friends, exciting

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. Marcus plays soccer.

2. The goal was amazing.

3. They played soccer at the park.

4. Marcus scored a goal quickly.

5. Soccer is exciting.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. Where does Marcus play soccer?
   a) At school
   b) At the park
   c) At home

2. What position does Marcus play?
   a) Goalkeeper
   b) Forward
   c) Defender

3. Who is the goalkeeper in Marcus’s team?
   a) Sam
   b) Marcus
   c) A friend

4. What do Marcus and his friends do after the game?
   a) Go home
   b) Sit and share snacks
   c) Keep playing

5. Why does Marcus love playing soccer?
   a) It is fun and exciting
   b) It is boring
   c) It is hard work

Answers:

1. b) At the park

2. b) Forward

3. a) Sam

4. b) Sit and share snacks

5. a) It is fun and exciting

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you like playing soccer?
Friend: Yes, I play every weekend!
Me: What position do you play?
Friend: I play as a forward. What about you?
Me: I like being the goalkeeper.
Friend: That’s cool! Soccer is so much fun.