Things I Like to Do
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What you will learn
- 1Write sentences about activities using "I like to" with an action word
- 2Extend sentences with when or because to add time, situation, or reason
Mini Lesson
Everybody has things they love to do! Writing about your activities is fun and easy once you know the starter and the two magic extender words.
The starter — I like to + action word
- Always begin with I like to, then add an action word.
- Action words (verbs) say what you do: run, read, draw, swim, sing.
- Example: I like to swim.
Extender 1 — when
- Add when to tell the reader the time or situation.
- Example: I like to swim when it is hot outside.
- When answers the question: "When do you like to do that?"
Extender 2 — because
- Add because to tell the reader your reason.
- Example: I like to read because it takes me to new worlds.
- Because answers the question: "Why do you like that?"
List two activities with and
- You can join two activities in one sentence using and.
- Example: I like to draw and paint pictures.
- Keep both action words the same form: draw and paint, not drawing and paint.
Words to know
Action word
A verb that tells what someone does
e.g. swim, read, draw, sing, play
When
An extender word that tells the time or situation
e.g. I like to swim when it is hot.
Because
An extender word that gives a reason
e.g. I like to read because it is fun.
Ask yourself: "Did I use I like to with an action word? Did I add when or because to extend it?"
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