PLAYING BASKETBALL

Playing basketball is fun and exciting. I play with my friends at the park. We take turns shooting the ball into the hoop. I feel happy when I make a basket. Running on the court keeps me active and healthy. Sometimes, I pass the ball to my teammates. Other times, I try to score. I listen to the cheers of my friends when I play well. Playing basketball helps me work with others. It also helps me stay strong and focused. I love the challenge of the game. Basketball is my favorite sport to play.

Individual Sentences

1. Playing basketball is fun and exciting.
   Pattern: V-ing + O + Aux + Adj + Conj + Adj

2. I play with my friends at the park.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O + Prep Phrase + Det O

3. We take turns shooting the ball into the hoop.
   Pattern: S + V + O + V-ing + Det O + Prep Phrase + Det O

4. I feel happy when I make a basket.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj + Adv Clause + S + V + Det O

5. Running on the court keeps me active and healthy.
   Pattern: V-ing + Prep Phrase + Det O + V + O + Adj + Conj + Adj

6. Sometimes, I pass the ball to my teammates.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Det O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O

7. Other times, I try to score.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Inf Phrase

8. I listen to the cheers of my friends when I play well.
   Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + Det O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O + Adv Clause + S + V + Adv

9. Playing basketball helps me work with others.
   Pattern: V-ing + O + V + O + V + Prep Phrase + O

10. It also helps me stay strong and focused.
    Pattern: S + Adv + V + O + V + Adj + Conj + Adj

11. I love the challenge of the game.
    Pattern: S + V + Det O + Prep Phrase + Det O

12. Basketball is my favorite sport to play.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Poss Adj Adj O + 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 about playing basketball?"

1. Casual: "Hey, why do you enjoy playing basketball?"

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

3. Formal: "May I ask what you like about playing basketball?"

4. Business: "Could you explain the benefits of playing basketball?"

5. Writing: "Please describe why playing basketball is enjoyable 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. Basketball – A sport where players try to throw a ball into a hoop.

2. Court – A flat area where sports are played.

3. Teammates – People on your team.

4. Focused – Paying attention to something carefully.

5. Challenge – Something that tests your skill or ability.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. Where do I play basketball?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. How do I feel when I make a basket?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. What does running on the court do for me?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Who do I pass the ball to sometimes?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Why do I love playing basketball?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. At the park.

2. Happy.

3. It keeps me active and healthy.

4. My teammates.

5. Because it helps me work with others and stay strong.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Playing basketball is fun and exciting. (Emphasizes the enjoyment)

2. I play with my friends at the park. (Emphasizes the location)

3. I feel happy when I make a basket. (Emphasizes the accomplishment)

4. Running on the court keeps me active and healthy. (Emphasizes the activity)

5. Basketball is my favorite sport to play. (Emphasizes the preference)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Basketball / playing / exciting / fun / and / is.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Park / friends / the / my / I / play / with / at.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Basket / happy / feel / make / I / when / a / I.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Running / court / keeps / active / the / me / on / healthy / and.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Favorite / basketball / sport / my / is / to / play.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Playing basketball is fun and exciting.

2. I play with my friends at the park.

3. I feel happy when I make a basket.

4. Running on the court keeps me active and healthy.

5. Basketball is my favorite sport to play.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: basketball, court, teammates, focused, challenge

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 play basketball.

2. My teammates are helpful.

3. I run on the court.

4. He passed the ball quickly.

5. The game is challenging.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. Where do I play basketball?
   a) At home
   b) At the park
   c) In the classroom

2. How do I feel when I make a basket?
   a) Excited
   b) Happy
   c) Nervous

3. What does running on the court do for me?
   a) Makes me tired
   b) Keeps me active and healthy
   c) Helps me stay calm

4. Who do I pass the ball to sometimes?
   a) My friends
   b) My teammates
   c) My coach

5. Why do I love playing basketball?
   a) It is fun.
   b) It keeps me fit and healthy.
   c) Both a and b.

Answers:

1. b) At the park

2. b) Happy

3. b) Keeps me active and healthy

4. b) My teammates

5. c) Both a and b

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you like playing basketball?
Friend: Yes, it’s my favorite sport!
Me: Where do you usually play?
Friend: I play at the park with my friends.
Me: What’s the best part of playing basketball?
Friend: Making a basket and hearing my friends cheer!