MY FAVORITE TIME OF DAY

Marcus’s favorite time of day is the evening. After dinner, he goes outside to play soccer. He kicks the ball and practices his moves. Sometimes, Marcus plays with his friends in the park. They laugh and cheer while they play. Marcus loves running and scoring goals. After playing soccer, Marcus sits on the porch. He watches the sunset and enjoys the cool breeze. He feels calm and happy during this time. The evening is special to Marcus because it helps him relax. Spending time outside is his favorite way to end the day.

Individual Sentences

1. Marcus’s favorite time of day is the evening.
   Pattern: Poss Adj + Adj O + Prep Phrase + Aux + Poss Adj + O

2. After dinner, he goes outside to play soccer.
   Pattern: Prep Phrase + S + V + Adv + Inf Phrase + O

3. He kicks the ball and practices his moves.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + O + Conj + V + Poss Adj + O

4. Sometimes, Marcus plays with his friends in the park.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

5. They laugh and cheer while they play.
   Pattern: S + V + Conj + V + Adv Clause + S + V

6. Marcus loves running and scoring goals.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Conj + V-ing + O

7. After playing soccer, Marcus sits on the porch.
   Pattern: Prep Phrase + S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

8. He watches the sunset and enjoys the cool breeze.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + O + Conj + V + Poss Adj + Adj O

9. He feels calm and happy during this time.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj + Conj + Adj + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

10. The evening is special to Marcus because it helps him relax.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Prep Phrase + S + Conj + S + V + O + Inf Phrase

11. Spending time outside is his favorite way to end the day.
    Pattern: V-ing + O + Adv + Aux + Poss Adj + Adj O + Inf Phrase + Poss Adj + O

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "What is your favorite time of day?"

1. Casual: "Hey, what’s your favorite time of day?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, when do you feel happiest during the day?"

3. Formal: "May I ask what your favorite time of day is?"

4. Business: "Could you share which part of the day you enjoy most?"

5. Writing: "Please describe your favorite time of day and why."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Evening – The time of day after the sun sets.

2. Porch – A small area outside the front or back of a house.

3. Sunset – The time when the sun goes down.

4. Breeze – A light wind.

5. Relax – To feel calm and at ease.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. What is Marcus’s favorite time of day?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What does Marcus do after dinner?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Where does Marcus play soccer with his friends?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. What does Marcus do after playing soccer?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Why is the evening special to Marcus?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. The evening.

2. He goes outside to play soccer.

3. In the park.

4. He sits on the porch and watches the sunset.

5. Because it helps him relax.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Marcus’s favorite time of day is the evening. (Emphasizes whose favorite time it is)

2. Marcus’s favorite time of day is the evening. (Emphasizes the part of the day)

3. He loves running and scoring goals. (Emphasizes the activity)

4. Marcus sits on the porch after playing soccer. (Emphasizes the location)

5. Spending time outside is his favorite way to relax. (Emphasizes the result)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Day / favorite / Marcus’s / of / time / the / is / evening.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Soccer / outside / to / goes / after / Marcus / dinner / play.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Park / plays / friends / Marcus / the / with / his / in.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Porch / sits / Marcus / soccer / on / after / the / playing.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Evening / special / is / the / because / Marcus / it / him / relax / helps.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Marcus’s favorite time of day is the evening.

2. Marcus goes outside to play soccer after dinner.

3. Marcus plays with his friends in the park.

4. Marcus sits on the porch after playing soccer.

5. The evening is special to Marcus because it helps him relax.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: evening, porch, sunset, breeze, relax

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 enjoys the evening.

2. The porch is peaceful.

3. He watches the sunset from the porch.

4. Marcus feels the breeze happily.

5. The evening is relaxing.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. What is Marcus’s favorite time of day?
   a) Morning
   b) Afternoon
   c) Evening

2. What does Marcus do after dinner?
   a) He studies.
   b) He goes outside to play soccer.
   c) He reads a book.

3. Where does Marcus play soccer with his friends?
   a) At school
   b) In the park
   c) In his yard

4. What does Marcus do after playing soccer?
   a) He watches TV.
   b) He sits on the porch and watches the sunset.
   c) He goes to bed.

5. Why is the evening special to Marcus?
   a) He spends time with his family.
   b) It helps him relax.
   c) He eats dinner.

Answers:

1. c) Evening

2. b) He goes outside to play soccer.

3. b) In the park

4. b) He sits on the porch and watches the sunset.

5. b) It helps him relax.

Natural Dialogue

Me: What’s your favorite time of day?
Friend: My favorite time of day is the evening.
Me: What do you like to do in the evening?
Friend: I like to play soccer and watch the sunset.
Me: Why do you enjoy the evening?
Friend: Because it helps me relax and feel happy.