WEEKEND PLANS

Coco the cat has big plans for the weekend. She plans to sleep in her favorite sunny spot. Coco will stretch out and relax all day. She also wants to watch birds from the window. Coco enjoys seeing them fly and hop. She plans to play with her favorite toy. It is a ball with a bell inside. Coco will chase the ball across the room. After playing, she will curl up on the couch. She loves taking long naps. Coco feels happy when she has time to rest and play. Her weekend plans make her purr with joy!

Individual Sentences

1. Coco the cat has big plans for the weekend.
   Pattern: S + Aux + Adj O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

2. She plans to sleep in her favorite sunny spot.
   Pattern: S + V + Inf Phrase + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + Adj Adj O

3. Coco will stretch out and relax all day.
   Pattern: S + Aux + V + Adv + Conj + V + Adv Phrase

4. She also wants to watch birds from the window.
   Pattern: S + Adv + V + Inf Phrase + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

5. Coco enjoys seeing them fly and hop.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + V + Conj + V

6. She plans to play with her favorite toy.
   Pattern: S + V + Inf Phrase + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + Adj O

7. It is a ball with a bell inside.
   Pattern: S + Aux + O + Prep Phrase + O + Prep Phrase

8. Coco will chase the ball across the room.
   Pattern: S + Aux + V + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

9. After playing, she will curl up on the couch.
   Pattern: Prep Phrase + S + Aux + V + Adv + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

10. She loves taking long naps.
    Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Adj O

11. Coco feels happy when she has time to rest and play.
    Pattern: S + V + Adj + Adv Clause + S + Aux + O + Inf Phrase + Conj + V

12. Her weekend plans make her purr with joy!
    Pattern: Poss Adj + Adj O + V + S + V + Prep Phrase + O

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "What are your weekend plans?"

1. Casual: "Hey, what are your plans for the weekend?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what do you want to do this weekend?"

3. Formal: "May I ask what your plans are for the weekend?"

4. Business: "Could you share your weekend plans with me?"

5. Writing: "Please describe your plans for the weekend."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, the days for rest or fun.

2. Sunny – Bright with sunlight.

3. Stretch – To extend your body or muscles.

4. Toy – An object for playing.

5. Purr – The sound a cat makes when it is happy.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. What does Coco plan to do in her sunny spot?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What does Coco like to watch from the window?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. What is Coco’s favorite toy?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Where does Coco curl up after playing?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. How does Coco feel about her weekend plans?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Sleep and relax.

2. Birds flying and hopping.

3. A ball with a bell inside.

4. On the couch.

5. Happy.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Coco the cat has big plans for the weekend. (Emphasizes who has plans)

2. Coco the cat has big plans for the weekend. (Emphasizes the importance of the plans)

3. She plans to play with her favorite toy. (Emphasizes the toy)

4. Coco will chase the ball across the room. (Emphasizes the location)

5. Her weekend plans make her purr with joy. (Emphasizes her emotion)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Weekend / big / the / has / Coco / plans / cat / for.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Spot / sunny / her / sleep / favorite / in / she / plans / to.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Ball / will / Bobococo / the / chase / across / room / the.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Couch / curl / on / she / after / the / playing / will / up.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Joy / make / her / with / plans / purr / her / weekend.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Coco the cat has big plans for the weekend.

2. She plans to sleep in her favorite sunny spot.

3. Coco will chase the ball across the room.

4. She will curl up on the couch after playing.

5. Her weekend plans make her purr with joy.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: weekend, sunny, stretch, toy, purr

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. Coco enjoys the weekend.

2. The sunny spot is warm.

3. She plays with her toy on the floor.

4. Coco stretches her paws slowly.

5. Her purr is soft.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. What does Coco plan to do in her sunny spot?
   a) Watch birds
   b) Sleep and relax
   c) Play with her toy

2. What does Coco like to watch from the window?
   a) Cars
   b) Birds
   c) Clouds

3. What is Coco’s favorite toy?
   a) A ball with a bell inside
   b) A stuffed mouse
   c) A string

4. Where does Coco curl up after playing?
   a) On the floor
   b) In her bed
   c) On the couch

5. How does Coco feel about her weekend plans?
   a) Excited
   b) Happy
   c) Tired

Answers:

1. b) Sleep and relax

2. b) Birds

3. a) A ball with a bell inside

4. c) On the couch

5. b) Happy

Natural Dialogue

Me: What are your plans for the weekend?
Friend: I plan to sleep in my sunny spot and relax.
Me: Will you play with your favorite toy?
Friend: Yes, I’ll chase my ball with the bell inside!
Me: What do you do after playing?
Friend: I curl up on the couch and take a nap.