READING FOR THE BRAIN

Reading is like exercise for the brain. It helps me learn new things and stay curious. I enjoy reading books about animals, science, and adventures. I also read stories about faraway places. Reading helps me imagine new worlds and ideas. It makes me a better thinker and problem-solver. Sometimes, I read aloud to practice speaking clearly. Other times, I read silently to enjoy the story. Reading keeps my brain active and sharp. It helps me relax and feel calm. I love reading because it makes me smarter and helps me understand the world.

Individual Sentences

1. Reading is like exercise for the brain.
   Pattern: V-ing + Aux + Prep Phrase + O + Prep Phrase + Det O

2. It helps me learn new things and stay curious.
   Pattern: S + V + O + V + Adj O + Conj + V + Adj

3. I enjoy reading books about animals, science, and adventures.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + O

4. I also read stories about faraway places.
   Pattern: S + Adv + V + O + Prep Phrase + Adj O

5. Reading helps me imagine new worlds and ideas.
   Pattern: V-ing + V + O + V + Adj O + Conj + O

6. It makes me a better thinker and problem-solver.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Det Adj O + Conj + Adj O

7. Sometimes, I read aloud to practice speaking clearly.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Adv + Inf Phrase + V-ing O + Adv

8. Other times, I read silently to enjoy the story.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Adv + Inf Phrase + Det O

9. Reading keeps my brain active and sharp.
   Pattern: V-ing + V + Poss Adj O + Adj + Conj + Adj

10. It helps me relax and feel calm.
    Pattern: S + V + O + V + Conj + V + Adj

11. I love reading because it makes me smarter and helps me understand the world.
    Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Adv Clause + S + V + O + Conj + V + O

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "Why is reading good for the brain?"

1. Casual: "Hey, why do you think reading helps the brain?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, how does reading make you smarter?"

3. Formal: "May I ask why reading is beneficial for the brain?"

4. Business: "Could you explain the benefits of reading for the brain?"

5. Writing: "Please describe why reading is good for the brain and how it helps you."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Exercise – An activity that helps the body or mind stay healthy.

2. Curious – Wanting to learn more about something.

3. Imagine – To create pictures or ideas in your mind.

4. Active – Always moving or working.

5. Smarter – Having more knowledge or intelligence.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. Why is reading like exercise for the brain?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What kinds of books do I enjoy reading?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. How does reading help me?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. What do I do sometimes to practice speaking clearly?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Why do I love reading?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Because it helps me learn new things and stay curious.

2. Books about animals, science, adventures, and faraway places.

3. It keeps my brain active and helps me imagine new ideas.

4. I read aloud.

5. Because it makes me smarter and helps me understand the world.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Reading is like exercise for the brain. (Emphasizes the activity)

2. I enjoy reading books about animals, science, and adventures. (Emphasizes the material)

3. Reading helps me imagine new worlds and ideas. (Emphasizes creativity)

4. Sometimes, I read aloud to practice speaking clearly. (Emphasizes the method)

5. I love reading because it makes me smarter. (Emphasizes the benefit)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Brain / is / exercise / like / reading / the / for.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Books / reading / about / science / I / enjoy / animals / adventures / and.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Helps / reading / me / new / imagine / ideas.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Practice / speaking / clearly / aloud / I / read / to.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Reading / smarter / me / and / understand / makes / the / world / helps.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Reading is like exercise for the brain.

2. I enjoy reading books about animals, science, and adventures.

3. Reading helps me imagine new ideas.

4. I read aloud to practice speaking clearly.

5. Reading makes me smarter and helps me understand the world.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: reading, curious, imagine, active, smarter

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 reading.

2. Reading makes me curious.

3. I imagine new ideas from books.

4. She reads quietly at night.

5. Reading is exciting.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. Why is reading like exercise for the brain?
   a) Because it is fun.
   b) Because it helps me learn new things.
   c) Because it makes me tired.

2. What kinds of books do I enjoy reading?
   a) Books about animals and science
   b) Books about cooking
   c) Books about school

3. How does reading help me?
   a) It makes me smarter.
   b) It keeps me active.
   c) It helps me relax.

4. What do I sometimes do to practice speaking clearly?
   a) Write in a notebook
   b) Read aloud
   c) Sing songs

5. Why do I love reading?
   a) It is fun.
   b) It makes me smarter.
   c) Both a and b.

Answers:

1. b) Because it helps me learn new things.

2. a) Books about animals and science

3. a) It makes me smarter.

4. b) Read aloud

5. c) Both a and b

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you enjoy reading?
Friend: Yes, it’s one of my favorite activities!
Me: What kinds of books do you like to read?
Friend: I love reading about science and adventures.
Me: Why do you think reading is good for the brain?
Friend: It helps me learn, imagine, and stay curious!