WALK A MILE

Walking a mile is good for my health. I enjoy the fresh air while I walk. I wear comfortable shoes and bring water. I start my walk slowly and increase my speed. Sometimes, I see other people walking too. I wave and smile at them. I hear birds singing and the wind blowing through the trees. Walking makes me feel calm and happy. It also helps me stay active and strong. When I finish walking a mile, I feel proud. It is a simple activity, but it is good for my body and my mind.

Individual Sentences

1. Walking a mile is good for my health.
   Pattern: V-ing + Det O + Aux + Adj + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O

2. I enjoy the fresh air while I walk.
   Pattern: S + V + Det Adj O + Adv Clause + S + V

3. I wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj O + Conj + V + O

4. I start my walk slowly and increase my speed.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj O + Adv + Conj + V + Poss Adj O

5. Sometimes, I see other people walking too.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Adj O + V-ing + Adv

6. I wave and smile at them.
   Pattern: S + V + Conj + V + Prep Phrase + O

7. I hear birds singing and the wind blowing through the trees.
   Pattern: S + V + O + V-ing + Conj + Det O + V-ing + Prep Phrase + Det O

8. Walking makes me feel calm and happy.
   Pattern: V-ing + V + O + V + Adj + Conj + Adj

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

10. When I finish walking a mile, I feel proud.
    Pattern: Adv Clause + S + V + V-ing + Det O + S + V + Adj

11. It is a simple activity, but it is good for my body and my mind.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Det Adj O + Conj + S + Aux + Adj + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj O + Conj + Poss 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 walking a mile?"

1. Casual: "Hey, why do you like walking a mile?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what’s your favorite thing about walking a mile?"

3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy about walking a mile?"

4. Business: "Could you explain the benefits of walking a mile for you?"

5. Writing: "Please describe what you like about walking a mile 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. Mile – A measure of distance equal to 1.6 kilometers.

2. Comfortable – Feeling good and relaxed.

3. Active – Moving or doing something regularly.

4. Calm – Feeling peaceful and relaxed.

5. Blowing – Moving air or wind.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. Why is walking a mile good for me?
   Sentence: ________________.

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

3. What do I hear during my walk?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. How do I feel after walking a mile?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Why is walking a mile good for my mind?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Because it is good for my health.

2. Comfortable shoes.

3. Birds singing and the wind blowing through the trees.

4. Proud.

5. It helps me stay calm and happy.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Walking a mile is good for my health. (Emphasizes the benefit)

2. I wear comfortable shoes and bring water. (Emphasizes the preparation)

3. I wave and smile at them. (Emphasizes the action)

4. Walking makes me feel calm and happy. (Emphasizes the feeling)

5. It is a simple activity, but it is good for my body and my mind. (Emphasizes the overall benefit)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Mile / walking / good / health / is / my / for / a.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Fresh / walk / I / air / enjoy / while / I / the.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Shoes / wear / I / bring / and / comfortable / water.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Feel / calm / happy / me / makes / walking / and.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Proud / feel / mile / walking / a / after / I.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Walking a mile is good for my health.

2. I enjoy the fresh air while I walk.

3. I wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

4. Walking makes me feel calm and happy.

5. I feel proud after walking a mile.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: mile, comfortable, active, calm, blowing

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 a mile.

2. My shoes are comfortable.

3. The wind blows through the trees.

4. She walked quickly outside.

5. Walking is calm.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. Why is walking a mile good for me?
   a) It is fun.
   b) It is good for my health.
   c) It helps me make friends.

2. What do I wear when I walk?
   a) Boots
   b) Comfortable shoes
   c) Sandals

3. What do I hear during my walk?
   a) Cars driving
   b) Music playing
   c) Birds singing and wind blowing

4. How do I feel after walking a mile?
   a) Tired
   b) Proud
   c) Bored

5. Why is walking a mile good for my mind?
   a) It keeps me calm and happy.
   b) It helps me think better.
   c) It is exciting.

Answers:

1. b) It is good for my health.

2. b) Comfortable shoes

3. c) Birds singing and wind blowing

4. b) Proud

5. a) It keeps me calm and happy.

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you like walking a mile?
Friend: Yes, it’s a great way to stay healthy.
Me: What do you enjoy most about walking?
Friend: The fresh air and the calm feeling I get.
Me: How do you feel after walking a mile?
Friend: I feel proud and happy that I did it!