DRAWING A PICTURE

I enjoy drawing pictures in my free time. I like using pencils and crayons to make colorful art. First, I think about what I want to draw. I draw animals, flowers, and houses. Sometimes, I draw my favorite characters from books or shows. I start by sketching lightly with a pencil. Then, I color the picture with crayons or markers. I like adding details like clouds and trees. Drawing makes me feel calm and happy. I show my pictures to my family, and they smile. Drawing is a fun way to express myself.

Individual Sentences

1. I enjoy drawing pictures in my free time.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

2. I like using pencils and crayons to make colorful art.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + Conj + O + Inf Phrase + Adj O

3. First, I think about what I want to draw.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Prep Phrase + Adj Clause

4. I draw animals, flowers, and houses.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Conj + O

5. Sometimes, I draw my favorite characters from books or shows.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Poss Adj + Adj O + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + O

6. I start by sketching lightly with a pencil.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + V-ing + Adv + Prep Phrase + O

7. Then, I color the picture with crayons or markers.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + O

8. I like adding details like clouds and trees.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + O

9. Drawing makes me feel calm and happy.
   Pattern: V-ing + V + S + V + Adj + Conj + Adj

10. I show my pictures to my family, and they smile.
    Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Conj + S + V

11. Drawing is a fun way to express myself.
    Pattern: V-ing + Aux + Adj O + Inf Phrase + Inf Phrase

Who Are You Talking To?

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

1. Casual: "Hey, what do you like drawing in your free time?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what do you enjoy drawing most?"

3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy drawing?"

4. Business: "Could you share what subjects you prefer to draw?"

5. Writing: "Please describe what you like to draw and why."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Drawing – Making pictures using pencils, crayons, or markers.

2. Sketch – A light drawing made with a pencil.

3. Details – Small parts that make something complete.

4. Colorful – Full of bright and varied colors.

5. Express – To show feelings or ideas through actions or art.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. What do I enjoy doing in my free time?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What tools do I use to draw pictures?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. What kinds of things do I like to draw?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. How does drawing make me feel?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Who do I show my pictures to?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Drawing pictures.

2. Pencils, crayons, and markers.

3. Animals, flowers, houses, and characters.

4. Calm and happy.

5. My family.

Speaking Activity

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

1. I enjoy drawing pictures in my free time. (Emphasizes who enjoys it)

2. I enjoy drawing pictures in my free time. (Emphasizes the activity)

3. I draw animals, flowers, and houses. (Emphasizes what I draw)

4. Drawing makes me feel calm and happy. (Emphasizes feelings)

5. I show my pictures to my family. (Emphasizes who I show them to)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Drawing / my / in / enjoy / free / pictures / time / I.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Crayons / pencils / using / like / I / and.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Want / draw / what / I / think / I / to.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Characters / books / favorite / my / draw / from / I.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Makes / drawing / calm / feel / me.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. I enjoy drawing pictures in my free time.

2. I like using pencils and crayons.

3. I think about what I want to draw.

4. I draw my favorite characters from books.

5. Drawing makes me feel calm.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: drawing, sketch, details, colorful, express

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. I enjoy drawing.

2. The sketch is simple.

3. I add details to the picture.

4. My art looks colorful everywhere.

5. Drawing is expressive.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. What do I enjoy doing in my free time?
   a) Reading books
   b) Drawing pictures
   c) Watching TV

2. What tools do I use to draw pictures?
   a) Markers and paints
   b) Pencils and crayons
   c) Pens and rulers

3. What do I sometimes draw?
   a) Animals, flowers, and houses
   b) Clouds and trees
   c) My favorite characters

4. How does drawing make me feel?
   a) Tired and bored
   b) Calm and happy
   c) Excited and scared

5. Who do I show my pictures to?
   a) My teacher
   b) My friends
   c) My family

Answers:

1. b) Drawing pictures

2. b) Pencils and crayons

3. c) My favorite characters

4. b) Calm and happy

5. c) My family

Natural Dialogue

Me: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Friend: I enjoy drawing pictures.
Me: What do you like to draw?
Friend: I like drawing animals, flowers, and my favorite characters.
Me: How does drawing make you feel?
Friend: Drawing makes me feel calm and happy!