GOING TO THE LIBRARY

Kimi went to the library with her dad. The library was quiet and peaceful. Kimi liked the smell of the books. She looked at the rows of shelves filled with books. Her dad helped her find a book about animals. Kimi sat at a table and started reading. She read about lions, elephants, and giraffes. Kimi loved the pictures in the book. Her dad sat beside her and read his book. After reading, Kimi chose two books to borrow. Her dad showed her how to use her library card. Kimi checked out her books and thanked the librarian. She was excited to read her new books at home.

Individual Sentences

1. Kimi went to the library with her dad.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

2. The library was quiet and peaceful.
   Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Conj + Adj

3. Kimi liked the smell of the books.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

4. She looked at the rows of shelves filled with books.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + O + Prep Phrase + O + V-ed + Prep Phrase + O

5. Her dad helped her find a book about animals.
   Pattern: Poss Adj + O + V + O + V + O + Prep Phrase + O

6. Kimi sat at a table and started reading.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + V + V-ing

7. She read about lions, elephants, and giraffes.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + O + Conj + O

8. Kimi loved the pictures in the book.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

9. Her dad sat beside her and read his book.
   Pattern: Poss Adj + O + V + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + V + Poss Adj + O

10. After reading, Kimi chose two books to borrow.
    Pattern: Prep Phrase + S + V + Num + O + Inf Phrase

11. Her dad showed her how to use her library card.
    Pattern: Poss Adj + O + V + O + Adv Clause

12. Kimi checked out her books and thanked the librarian.
    Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Conj + V + Poss Adj + O

13. She was excited to read her new books at home.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Inf Phrase + Poss Adj + Adj O + Prep Phrase

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "What do you like about the library?"

1. Casual: "Hey, what do you like about the library?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what’s your favorite thing about the library?"

3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy most about the library?"

4. Business: "Could you share your thoughts about why you like the library?"

5. Writing: "Please let me know what you enjoy about the library."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Library – A place where you can read or borrow books.

2. Shelves – Flat surfaces used to store books.

3. Librarian – A person who helps you at the library.

4. Borrow – To take something for a short time.

5. Card – A small object used for identification or access.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. Who went to the library with Kimi?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What kind of book did Kimi find?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. What animals did Kimi read about?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. How many books did Kimi borrow?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. What did Kimi use to check out her books?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Her dad.

2. A book about animals.

3. Lions, elephants, and giraffes.

4. Two books.

5. Her library card.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Kimi went to the library with her dad. (Emphasizes who went)

2. Kimi went to the library with her dad. (Emphasizes the location)

3. Kimi liked the smell of the books. (Emphasizes the sensory detail)

4. Her dad helped her find a book about animals. (Emphasizes the object)

5. Kimi was excited to read her new books. (Emphasizes the books)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Library / the / Kimi / her / with / went / dad / to.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Quiet / library / peaceful / was / and / the.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Shelves / books / rows / filled / with / of / the / looked / at / Kimi.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Borrow / books / two / Kimi / chose / to.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Excited / read / was / books / Kimi / her / new / to.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Kimi went to the library with her dad.

2. The library was quiet and peaceful.

3. Kimi looked at the rows of shelves filled with books.

4. Kimi chose two books to borrow.

5. Kimi was excited to read her new books.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: library, books, shelves, borrow, librarian

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. Kimi visited the library.

2. The books were interesting.

3. She looked at the shelves in the library.

4. Kimi borrowed books happily.

5. The librarian was helpful.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. Who went to the library with Kimi?
   a) Her mom
   b) Her dad
   c) Her brother

2. What kind of book did Kimi find?
   a) About animals
   b) About cars
   c) About space

3. How many books did Kimi borrow?
   a) One
   b) Two
   c) Three

4. What did Kimi use to check out her books?
   a) A key
   b) A library card
   c) A phone

5. How did Kimi feel about her trip to the library?
   a) Sad
   b) Excited
   c) Bored

Answers:

1. b) Her dad

2. a) About animals

3. b) Two

4. b) A library card

5. b) Excited

Natural Dialogue

Me: What did you do at the library?
Friend: I read a book about animals.
Me: What animals did you read about?
Friend: Lions, elephants, and giraffes.
Me: Did you borrow any books?
Friend: Yes, I borrowed two books to read at home.