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.

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.

Individual Sentences

  1. Playing basketball is fun and exciting.

  2. I play with my friends at the park.

  3. We take turns shooting the ball into the hoop.

  4. I feel happy when I make a basket.

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

  6. Sometimes, I pass the ball to my teammates.

  7. Other times, I try to score.

  8. I listen to the cheers of my friends when I play well.

  9. Playing basketball helps me work with others.

  10. It also helps me stay strong and focused.

  11. I love the challenge of the game.

  12. Basketball is my favorite sport to play.

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."

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!