LEARNING NUMBERS

Mark is learning numbers in school. He practices counting every day. He starts with one and counts up to ten. Mark uses his fingers to help him count. He points to each finger as he says a number. His teacher gives him colorful number cards to practice. Mark likes the card with the number five because it is red. He also likes the number eight because it is blue. At home, Mark plays a counting game with his mom. She asks him to count toys and blocks. Mark enjoys counting and learning new numbers. He feels proud when he counts correctly.

Individual Sentences

1. Mark is learning numbers in school.
   Pattern: S + Aux + V-ing + O + Prep Phrase + O

2. He practices counting every day.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Adv Phrase

3. He starts with one and counts up to ten.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + V + Prep Phrase + O

4. Mark uses his fingers to help him count.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + O + Inf Phrase + O + Inf Phrase

5. He points to each finger as he says a number.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + Adj O + Adv Clause

6. His teacher gives him colorful number cards to practice.
   Pattern: Poss Adj + O + V + O + Adj O + O + Inf Phrase

7. Mark likes the card with the number five because it is red.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Adv Clause

8. He also likes the number eight because it is blue.
   Pattern: S + Adv + V + Poss Adj + O + Adv Clause

9. At home, Mark plays a counting game with his mom.
   Pattern: Prep Phrase + S + V + Adj O + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

10. She asks him to count toys and blocks.
    Pattern: S + V + O + Inf Phrase + O + Conj + O

11. Mark enjoys counting and learning new numbers.
    Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Conj + V-ing + Adj O

12. He feels proud when he counts correctly.
    Pattern: S + V + Adj + Adv Clause

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "How many numbers can you count?"

1. Casual: "Hey, how many numbers can you count?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, can you tell me how many numbers you know?"

3. Formal: "May I ask how many numbers you can count?"

4. Business: "Could you share how many numbers you are able to count?"

5. Writing: "Please let me know how many numbers you can count."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Numbers – Symbols used to count or measure.

2. Counting – Saying numbers in order.

3. Fingers – The five parts at the end of your hand.

4. Blocks – Small objects used for building or learning.

5. Proud – Feeling happy about what you have done.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. What does Mark practice every day?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. How does Mark use his fingers?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Which number card does Mark like because it is red?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. What does Mark’s mom ask him to count at home?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. How does Mark feel when he counts correctly?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Counting numbers.

2. He points to each finger as he says a number.

3. Five.

4. Toys and blocks.

5. Proud.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Mark is learning numbers in school. (Emphasizes who is learning)

2. Mark is learning numbers in school. (Emphasizes what he is learning)

3. He starts with one and counts up to ten. (Emphasizes the range)

4. Mark likes the number five because it is red. (Emphasizes the number)

5. He feels proud when he counts correctly. (Emphasizes the achievement)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. School / numbers / learning / is / Mark / in.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Counts / day / every / practices / he.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Five / is / the / number / card / likes / red / Mark / because.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Mom / his / blocks / and / toys / asks / count / to / him.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Proud / feels / counts / Mark / when / he / correctly.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Mark is learning numbers in school.

2. He practices counting every day.

3. Mark likes the card with the number five because it is red.

4. His mom asks him to count toys and blocks.

5. Mark feels proud when he counts correctly.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: numbers, fingers, blocks, card, proud

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. Mark counts numbers.

2. The card is colorful.

3. He points to the blocks on the table.

4. Mark counts his fingers carefully.

5. He feels proud of his work.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. What does Mark practice every day?
   a) Reading
   b) Counting numbers
   c) Writing

2. How does Mark use his fingers?
   a) To build blocks
   b) To help him count
   c) To hold the cards

3. Which number card does Mark like because it is red?
   a) Three
   b) Five
   c) Eight

4. What does Mark’s mom ask him to count at home?
   a) Books
   b) Toys and blocks
   c) His crayons

5. How does Mark feel when he counts correctly?
   a) Proud
   b) Sad
   c) Tired

Answers:

1. b) Counting numbers

2. b) To help him count

3. b) Five

4. b) Toys and blocks

5. a) Proud

Natural Dialogue

Me: What are you learning in school?
Friend: I’m learning how to count numbers!
Me: How do you practice counting?
Friend: I use my fingers and number cards.
Me: Which number is your favorite?
Friend: I like five because it’s red!