CALM WALKS

Dusk happens in the evening when the sun sets. The sky looks soft with shades of orange, purple, and blue. It is the perfect time for a calm walk. I enjoy walking outside during dusk. The air feels cool and refreshing. Birds sing quietly as they prepare to rest. Trees sway gently in the evening breeze. Walking at dusk makes me feel peaceful and happy. Sometimes, I walk with my family and talk about our day. Other times, I walk alone and think about my dreams. Dusk is special because it ends the day with beauty and calmness.

Individual Sentences

1. Dusk happens in the evening when the sun sets.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + Adv Clause + Det S + V

2. The sky looks soft with shades of orange, purple, and blue.
   Pattern: Det S + V + Adj + Prep Phrase + Det O + Prep Phrase + Adj + Conj + Adj

3. It is the perfect time for a calm walk.
   Pattern: S + Aux + Det Adj O + Prep Phrase + Det Adj O

4. I enjoy walking outside during dusk.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing Adv + Prep Phrase

5. The air feels cool and refreshing.
   Pattern: Det S + V + Adj + Conj + Adj

6. Birds sing quietly as they prepare to rest.
   Pattern: S + V + Adv + Adv Clause + S + V + Inf Phrase

7. Trees sway gently in the evening breeze.
   Pattern: S + V + Adv + Prep Phrase + Det Adj O

8. Walking at dusk makes me feel peaceful and happy.
   Pattern: V-ing Prep Phrase + V + O + V + Adj + Conj + Adj

9. Sometimes, I walk with my family and talk about our day.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O + Conj + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O

10. Other times, I walk alone and think about my dreams.
    Pattern: Adv + S + V + Adv + Conj + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O

11. Dusk is special because it ends the day with beauty and calmness.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Adv Clause + S + V + Det O + Prep Phrase + Det O + Conj + O

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "Why do you like walking at dusk?"

1. Casual: "Hey, why do you like walking in the evening?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what makes evening walks so special for you?"

3. Formal: "May I ask why you enjoy walking at dusk?"

4. Business: "Could you explain the benefits of walking in the evening?"

5. Writing: "Please describe why you enjoy walking at dusk and how it makes you feel."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Dusk – The time of day just after the sun sets.

2. Evening – The time between late afternoon and night.

3. Refreshing – Making you feel cool and relaxed.

4. Sway – To move gently from side to side.

5. Calmness – A quiet and peaceful feeling.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. When does dusk happen?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What colors are in the sky during dusk?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. How does walking at dusk make me feel?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Who do I sometimes walk with?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Why is dusk special?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. In the evening when the sun sets.

2. Orange, purple, and blue.

3. Peaceful and happy.

4. My family.

5. Because it ends the day with beauty and calmness.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Dusk happens in the evening when the sun sets. (Emphasizes the time)

2. The sky looks soft with shades of orange, purple, and blue. (Emphasizes appearance)

3. Walking at dusk makes me feel peaceful. (Emphasizes the feeling)

4. Sometimes, I walk with my family and talk about our day. (Emphasizes company)

5. Dusk is special because it ends the day with calmness. (Emphasizes the mood)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Evening / happens / dusk / the / in / sets / sun / the / when.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Shades / orange / sky / looks / blue / purple / with / the / and / soft / of.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Perfect / walk / for / the / a / calm / dusk / time / is.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Quietly / to / sing / birds / rest / they / prepare / as.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Ends / dusk / calmness / and / beauty / day / with / special / is / the / because.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Dusk happens in the evening when the sun sets.

2. The sky looks soft with shades of orange, purple, and blue.

3. Dusk is the perfect time for a calm walk.

4. Birds sing quietly as they prepare to rest.

5. Dusk is special because it ends the day with beauty and calmness.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: dusk, evening, refreshing, sway, calmness

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 walk at dusk.

2. The evening is calm.

3. The breeze feels refreshing in the evening.

4. Trees sway gently in the wind.

5. Dusk is peaceful.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. When does dusk happen?
   a) In the morning
   b) In the evening
   c) At night

2. What colors are in the sky during dusk?
   a) Red, yellow, and green
   b) Orange, purple, and blue
   c) Pink and black

3. How does walking at dusk make me feel?
   a) Calm and happy
   b) Tired and sad
   c) Energetic

4. Who do I sometimes walk with?
   a) My family
   b) My dog
   c) My teacher

5. Why is dusk special?
   a) Because it is dark
   b) Because it ends the day with beauty and calmness
   c) Because it is quiet

Answers:

1. b) In the evening

2. b) Orange, purple, and blue

3. a) Calm and happy

4. a) My family

5. b) Because it ends the day with beauty and calmness

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you like walking at dusk?
Friend: Yes, it’s so calm and peaceful!
Me: What do you like about dusk?
Friend: I love the colors in the sky and the cool air.
Me: How does walking at dusk make you feel?
Friend: It makes me feel relaxed and happy.