RUNNING FOR HEALTH

Running is good for my body and mind. It makes my heart stronger and my muscles stronger. I like to run outside in the fresh air. I wear comfortable shoes and light clothes. I start slowly and then run faster. Running helps me feel strong and healthy. It also helps me relax and think clearly. Sometimes, I run with my friends. We talk and laugh while we run. Other times, I run alone and enjoy the quiet. Running is simple, but it keeps me fit and happy. I feel proud every time I finish a good run.

Individual Sentences

1. Running is good for my body and mind.
   Pattern: V-ing + Aux + Adj + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O + Conj + O

2. It makes my heart stronger and my muscles stronger.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj O + Adj + Conj + Poss Adj O + Adj

3. I like to run outside in the fresh air.
   Pattern: S + V + Inf Phrase + Adv + Prep Phrase + Det Adj O

4. I wear comfortable shoes and light clothes.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj O + Conj + Adj O

5. I start slowly and then run faster.
   Pattern: S + V + Adv + Conj + Adv + V + Adv

6. Running helps me feel strong and healthy.
   Pattern: V-ing + V + O + V + Adj + Conj + Adj

7. It also helps me relax and think clearly.
   Pattern: S + Adv + V + O + V + Conj + V + Adv

8. Sometimes, I run with my friends.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O

9. We talk and laugh while we run.
   Pattern: S + V + Conj + V + Adv Clause + S + V

10. Other times, I run alone and enjoy the quiet.
    Pattern: Adv + S + V + Adv + Conj + V + Det O

11. Running is simple, but it keeps me fit and happy.
    Pattern: V-ing + Aux + Adj + Conj + S + V + O + Adj + Conj + Adj

12. I feel proud every time I finish a good run.
    Pattern: S + V + Adj + Adv Clause + S + V + Det Adj O

Who Are You Talking To?

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

1. Casual: "Hey, why do you like running?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what’s your favorite part about running for health?"

3. Formal: "May I ask why running is important for your health?"

4. Business: "Could you explain how running benefits your health?"

5. Writing: "Please describe why running is important for your health 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. Running – Moving quickly on foot.

2. Stronger – Having more strength or power.

3. Relax – To feel calm and free from stress.

4. Quiet – A time with little or no noise.

5. Proud – Feeling happy about something you did well.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. Why is running good for me?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What do I wear when I run?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. How do I start running?
   Sentence: ________________.

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

5. How do I feel after a good run?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. It is good for my body and mind.

2. Comfortable shoes and light clothes.

3. I start slowly and then run faster.

4. My friends.

5. Proud.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Running is good for my body and mind. (Emphasizes the benefit)

2. It makes my heart stronger and my muscles stronger. (Emphasizes the strength)

3. I like to run outside in the fresh air. (Emphasizes the environment)

4. Running helps me relax and think clearly. (Emphasizes relaxation)

5. I feel proud every time I finish a good run. (Emphasizes the quality of the run)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Running / for / body / good / my / and / is / mind.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Heart / makes / stronger / muscles / my / and / it / my.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Run / I / air / in / fresh / the / outside / like / to.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Slowly / start / run / I / faster / I / and / then.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Feel / running / me / helps / and / strong / healthy.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Running is good for my body and mind.

2. It makes my heart stronger and my muscles stronger.

3. I like to run outside in the fresh air.

4. I start slowly and then run faster.

5. Running helps me feel strong and healthy.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: running, stronger, relax, quiet, proud

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 running.

2. Running makes me stronger.

3. I relax in the quiet.

4. She runs quickly outside.

5. He is proud of his run.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. Why is running good for me?
   a) It is fun.
   b) It is good for my body and mind.
   c) It helps me eat better.

2. What do I wear when I run?
   a) Comfortable shoes and light clothes
   b) Heavy shoes and a coat
   c) Sandals

3. How do I start running?
   a) Quickly
   b) Slowly and then faster
   c) By walking

4. Who do I sometimes run with?
   a) My family
   b) My friends
   c) My neighbors

5. How do I feel after a good run?
   a) Tired
   b) Proud
   c) Nervous

Answers:

1. b) It is good for my body and mind.

2. a) Comfortable shoes and light clothes

3. b) Slowly and then faster

4. b) My friends

5. b) Proud

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you enjoy running?
Friend: Yes, it helps me stay healthy and feel good!
Me: Do you prefer running alone or with friends?
Friend: I like both. Running with friends is fun, and running alone is relaxing.
Me: How do you feel after a good run?
Friend: I feel proud and happy every time!