CLIMB A MOUNTAIN

Climbing a mountain is a big adventure. It takes strength and courage. Before I climb, I pack my backpack. I bring water, snacks, and a map. Climbing the mountain is hard work. I walk slowly and take breaks. The air feels fresh, and the view is beautiful. I see tall trees and hear birds singing. When I reach the top, I feel proud. The view from the top is amazing. I take pictures to remember the moment. Climbing a mountain teaches me patience and determination. It is hard, but it is worth it.

Individual Sentences

1. Climbing a mountain is a big adventure.
   Pattern: V-ing + Det O + Aux + Det Adj O

2. It takes strength and courage.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Conj + O

3. Before I climb, I pack my backpack.
   Pattern: Adv Clause + S + V + Poss Adj O

4. I bring water, snacks, and a map.
   Pattern: S + V + O + Conj + Det O

5. Climbing the mountain is hard work.
   Pattern: V-ing + Det O + Aux + Adj O

6. I walk slowly and take breaks.
   Pattern: S + V + Adv + Conj + V + O

7. The air feels fresh, and the view is beautiful.
   Pattern: Det O + V + Adj + Conj + Det O + Aux + Adj

8. I see tall trees and hear birds singing.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj O + Conj + V + O + V-ing

9. When I reach the top, I feel proud.
   Pattern: Adv Clause + S + V + Det O + S + V + Adj

10. The view from the top is amazing.
    Pattern: Det O + Prep Phrase + Det O + Aux + Adj

11. I take pictures to remember the moment.
    Pattern: S + V + O + Inf Phrase + Det O

12. Climbing a mountain teaches me patience and determination.
    Pattern: V-ing + Det O + V + O + O + Conj + O

13. It is hard, but it is worth it.
    Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Conj + S + Aux + 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 climbing a mountain?"

1. Casual: "Hey, why do you enjoy climbing mountains?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what’s your favorite part of climbing a mountain?"

3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy about climbing mountains?"

4. Business: "Could you explain why climbing mountains is meaningful to you?"

5. Writing: "Please describe what you like about climbing mountains and why it matters to you."

Key Vocabulary

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

1. Climb – To go up something, like a hill or mountain.

2. Backpack – A bag carried on your back.

3. View – What you see from a place.

4. Patience – The ability to wait without getting upset.

5. Determination – The decision to keep trying, even when it is hard.

Comprehension Questions

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

1. What is climbing a mountain like?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What do I pack in my backpack?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. How do I walk when climbing?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. What do I see and hear during the climb?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. What do I feel when I reach the top?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. A big adventure.

2. Water, snacks, and a map.

3. Slowly and with breaks.

4. Tall trees and birds singing.

5. Proud.

Speaking Activity

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

1. Climbing a mountain is a big adventure. (Emphasizes the action)

2. It takes strength and courage. (Emphasizes the need for strength)

3. I bring water, snacks, and a map. (Emphasizes the necessity of a map)

4. The view from the top is amazing. (Emphasizes the beauty)

5. Climbing a mountain teaches me patience and determination. (Emphasizes the lessons learned)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Mountain / climbing / big / is / a / adventure / a.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Strength / courage / takes / and / it.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Backpack / pack / I / my.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Slowly / walk / breaks / take / and / I.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Proud / I / feel / reach / when / the / top / I.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Climbing a mountain is a big adventure.

2. It takes strength and courage.

3. I pack my backpack.

4. I walk slowly and take breaks.

5. I feel proud when I reach the top.

Create Activity

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

Words To Use: climb, backpack, view, patience, determination

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 climb the mountain.

2. The backpack is heavy.

3. I see the view from the top.

4. She waited patiently.

5. Determination is important.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. What is climbing a mountain like?
   a) Fun
   b) A big adventure
   c) Easy

2. What do I pack in my backpack?
   a) Water, snacks, and a map
   b) Clothes and shoes
   c) Books and toys

3. How do I walk when climbing?
   a) Fast
   b) Slowly and with breaks
   c) Without stopping

4. What do I see and hear during the climb?
   a) Cars and roads
   b) Tall trees and birds singing
   c) Cities and buildings

5. What do I feel when I reach the top?
   a) Tired
   b) Proud
   c) Nervous

Answers:

1. b) A big adventure

2. a) Water, snacks, and a map

3. b) Slowly and with breaks

4. b) Tall trees and birds singing

5. b) Proud

Natural Dialogue

Me: Have you ever climbed a mountain?
Friend: Yes, I climbed one last year. It was hard but amazing!
Me: What did you enjoy the most?
Friend: The view from the top. It was beautiful.
Me: Would you do it again?
Friend: Definitely! It was a great adventure.