MY PET DOG

Marcus has a pet dog named Marbles. Marbles is small and fluffy. He has brown fur and big black eyes. Marbles loves to play with his ball. He chases it around the house. Marcus throws the ball, and Marbles runs after it. Marbles also likes to chew on his favorite bone. He enjoys sitting by the window and watching people walk by. Marcus takes care of Marbles every day. He feeds him and gives him fresh water. Marcus brushes his fur to keep it soft. Marbles sleeps on Marcus’s bed at night. Marcus loves his pet dog very much!

Individual Sentences

1. Marcus has a pet dog named Marbles.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj O + Adj O + Adj O

2. Marbles is small and fluffy.
   Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Conj + Adj

3. He has brown fur and big black eyes.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj O + Conj + Adj Adj O

4. Marbles loves to play with his ball.
   Pattern: S + V + Inf Phrase + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

5. He chases it around the house.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

6. Marcus throws the ball, and Marbles runs after it.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Conj + S + V + Prep Phrase + O

7. Marbles also likes to chew on his favorite bone.
   Pattern: S + Adv + V + Inf Phrase + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + Adj O

8. He enjoys sitting by the window and watching people walk by.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Conj + V-ing + O + V + Adv

9. Marcus takes care of Marbles every day.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Prep Phrase + O + Adv Phrase

10. He feeds him and gives him fresh water.
    Pattern: S + V + O + Conj + V + O + Adj O

11. Marcus brushes his fur to keep it soft.
    Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + O + Inf Phrase + Adj

12. Marbles sleeps on Marcus’s bed at night.
    Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase

13. Marcus loves his pet dog very much!
    Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + Adj O + Adv Adv

Who Are You Talking To?

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

1. Casual: "Hey, what do you like about your dog?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what do you love most about Marbles?"

3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy about your dog?"

4. Business: "Could you share what you appreciate about your dog?"

5. Writing: "Please describe what you like about your dog."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Fluffy – Soft and light, like fur or a cloud.

2. Chase – To run after something.

3. Bone – A hard object dogs like to chew on.

4. Brush – To clean or smooth fur with a tool.

5. Fresh – Clean and not old.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. What is Marcus’s pet dog’s name?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What does Marbles love to play with?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. What does Marcus do to take care of Marbles?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Where does Marbles sleep at night?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. How does Marcus feel about his pet dog?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Marbles.

2. A ball.

3. He feeds him, gives him fresh water, and brushes his fur.

4. On Marcus’s bed.

5. He loves him very much.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Marcus has a pet dog named Marbles. (Emphasizes who has the dog)

2. Marbles is small and fluffy. (Emphasizes his size and texture)

3. Marcus throws the ball, and Marbles runs after it. (Emphasizes the object being thrown)

4. Marbles enjoys sitting by the window. (Emphasizes the location)

5. Marcus loves his pet dog very much! (Emphasizes his feelings)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Named / dog / has / Marcus / Marbles / a / pet.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Fluffy / and / is / small / Marbles.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Ball / Marbles / his / loves / to / play / with.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Day / Marbles / Marcus / every / takes / care / of.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Bed / on / Marcus’s / Marbles / at / night / sleeps.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Marcus has a pet dog named Marbles.

2. Marbles is small and fluffy.

3. Marbles loves to play with his ball.

4. Marcus takes care of Marbles every day.

5. Marbles sleeps on Marcus’s bed at night.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: fluffy, ball, bone, brush, fresh

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 brushes Marbles.

2. The ball is round.

3. Marbles plays with his bone in the living room.

4. Marbles chews his toy happily.

5. His fur is soft and fluffy.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. What is Marcus’s pet dog’s name?
   a) Max
   b) Marbles
   c) Milo

2. What does Marbles love to play with?
   a) A bone
   b) A ball
   c) A stick

3. What does Marcus do to take care of Marbles?
   a) Brushes his fur
   b) Takes him for walks
   c) Feeds him and gives him fresh water

4. Where does Marbles sleep at night?
   a) In his bed
   b) On the floor
   c) On Marcus’s bed

5. How does Marcus feel about his pet dog?
   a) He likes him a little.
   b) He loves him very much.
   c) He thinks he is okay.

Answers:

1. b) Marbles

2. b) A ball

3. c) Feeds him and gives him fresh water

4. c) On Marcus’s bed

5. b) He loves him very much

Natural Dialogue

Me: What’s your dog’s name?
Friend: His name is Marbles.
Me: What does Marbles like to do?
Friend: He loves to play with his ball and chew on his bone.
Me: How do you take care of him?
Friend: I feed him, brush his fur, and give him fresh water.