GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL

Shay gets ready for school every morning. She wakes up when her alarm rings. She washes her face and brushes her teeth. After that, she puts on her school uniform. Shay packs her school bag with her books and lunch. She also checks to make sure she has her homework. Shay eats breakfast at the kitchen table. She enjoys eating toast with jam and drinking a glass of milk. After breakfast, Shay puts on her shoes and grabs her bag. She says goodbye to her mom and leaves for school. Getting ready for school helps Shay start her day right.

Individual Sentences

1. Shay gets ready for school every morning.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj O + Prep Phrase + Adv O

2. She wakes up when her alarm rings.
   Pattern: S + V + Adv + Adv Clause + Poss Adj + O + V

3. She washes her face and brushes her teeth.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + O + Conj + V + Poss Adj + O

4. After that, she puts on her school uniform.
   Pattern: Prep Phrase + S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + Adj O

5. Shay packs her school bag with her books and lunch.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + Adj O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Conj + O

6. She also checks to make sure she has her homework.
   Pattern: S + Adv + V + Inf Phrase + Adv Clause + S + V + Poss Adj + O

7. Shay eats breakfast at the kitchen table.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + Adj O

8. She enjoys eating toast with jam and drinking a glass of milk.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + V-ing + Adj O + Prep Phrase + O

9. After breakfast, Shay puts on her shoes and grabs her bag.
   Pattern: Prep Phrase + S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Conj + V + Poss Adj + O

10. She says goodbye to her mom and leaves for school.
    Pattern: S + V + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Conj + V + Prep Phrase + O

11. Getting ready for school helps Shay start her day right.
    Pattern: V-ing + Adj O + Prep Phrase + V + S + V + Poss Adj + O + Adj

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "What do you do to get ready for school?"

1. Casual: "Hey, what do you do to get ready for school?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, how do you get ready in the morning?"

3. Formal: "May I ask what your routine is for getting ready for school?"

4. Business: "Could you describe how you prepare for school each day?"

5. Writing: "Please explain your morning routine for getting ready for school."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Alarm – A clock that makes a sound to wake you up.

2. Uniform – Clothes worn for school or work.

3. Homework – Schoolwork done at home.

4. Toast – Bread that is browned by heat.

5. Grab – To take something quickly.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. When does Shay wake up?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What does Shay pack in her school bag?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. What does Shay eat for breakfast?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Who does Shay say goodbye to before leaving for school?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. How does getting ready for school help Shay?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. When her alarm rings.

2. Her books and lunch.

3. Toast with jam and a glass of milk.

4. Her mom.

5. It helps her start her day right.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Shay gets ready for school every morning. (Emphasizes who gets ready)

2. Shay gets ready for school every morning. (Emphasizes the activity)

3. She packs her school bag with her books and lunch. (Emphasizes the item packed)

4. Shay eats breakfast at the kitchen table. (Emphasizes the location)

5. Getting ready for school helps Shay start her day right. (Emphasizes the positive effect)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. School / for / Shay / gets / ready / morning / every.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Alarm / her / she / when / up / rings / wakes.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Uniform / school / puts / her / on / Shay.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Table / breakfast / the / kitchen / at / eats / Shay.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Mom / her / says / Shay / to / goodbye.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Shay gets ready for school every morning.

2. She wakes up when her alarm rings.

3. Shay puts on her school uniform.

4. Shay eats breakfast at the kitchen table.

5. Shay says goodbye to her mom.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: alarm, uniform, pack, toast, grab

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. Shay sets her alarm.

2. The uniform is clean.

3. She packs her lunch in the bag.

4. Shay grabs her books quickly.

5. The toast is warm.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. When does Shay wake up?
   a) When her alarm rings
   b) When her mom wakes her
   c) When the sun rises

2. What does Shay pack in her school bag?
   a) Snacks and toys
   b) Her books and lunch
   c) Clothes and shoes

3. What does Shay eat for breakfast?
   a) Cereal and milk
   b) Toast with jam and a glass of milk
   c) Pancakes and juice

4. Who does Shay say goodbye to before leaving for school?
   a) Her dad
   b) Her teacher
   c) Her mom

5. How does getting ready for school help Shay?
   a) It keeps her busy.
   b) It helps her start her day right.
   c) It makes her feel hungry.

Answers:

1. a) When her alarm rings

2. b) Her books and lunch

3. b) Toast with jam and a glass of milk

4. c) Her mom

5. b) It helps her start her day right

Natural Dialogue

Me: How do you get ready for school?
Friend: I wake up, wash my face, and brush my teeth.
Me: What do you pack in your school bag?
Friend: I pack my books, lunch, and homework.
Me: What do you eat for breakfast?
Friend: I eat toast with jam and drink a glass of milk.