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MY MOM MAKES A LIST OF THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT GROCERY SHOPPING

 In this topic, students will learn how to talk about grocery shopping and discuss the things they like about it. They will practice using vocabulary related to shopping, food, and lists. Students will also use basic grammar structures to express preferences and actions related to grocery shopping. This lesson encourages them to describe experiences, use action verbs, and talk about daily routines in simple and clear English.


GRAMMAR

1. Talking About Routines with the Present Simple

  • Structure: Subject + verb (base form for "I/you/we/they"; add -s for "he/she/it").

Examples:

  • "My mom makes a list before grocery shopping."
  • "I like grocery shopping because I can choose my favorite snacks."

2. Expressing Preferences with "Like" and "Don’t Like"

  • Positive: Subject + like(s) + noun/verb (-ing).
  • Negative: Subject + don’t/doesn’t like + noun/verb (-ing).

Examples:

  • "I like picking fresh fruits."
  • "She doesn’t like crowded stores."

3. Using "Because" to Give Reasons

  • Structure: I/She/We like(s) + noun/verb (-ing) + because + reason.

Examples:

  • "I like grocery shopping because I get to pick my favorite cereal."
  • "My mom likes making lists because it helps her stay organized."

4. Modal Verbs: Can/Can’t

  • Use "can" to express ability and "can’t" to express inability.

Examples:

  • "I can find my favorite snacks in the store."
  • "We can’t shop without a list."

VOCABULARY

  1. Grocery: Food and other items bought from a store.
    Example: "We buy groceries every week."

  2. List: A written set of items.
    Example: "My mom makes a list before shopping."

  3. Fruits: Sweet and edible plant products.
    Example: "I like choosing fresh fruits."

  4. Vegetables: Healthy, edible plants.
    Example: "Carrots and tomatoes are vegetables."

  5. Snacks: Small amounts of food eaten between meals.
    Example: "I like buying snacks at the store."

  6. Cart: A large basket on wheels used for shopping.
    Example: "We push the cart around the store."

  7. Aisle: A walkway between rows of shelves in a store.
    Example: "The cereal is in aisle 5."

  8. Checkout: The area where you pay for items in a store.
    Example: "We go to the checkout when we finish shopping."

  9. Sale: A discount on items.
    Example: "Cookies are on sale today!"

  10. Cashier: The person who works at the checkout.
    Example: "The cashier gives us the receipt."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  • "My mom makes a list before we shop."
  • "I like shopping for snacks."
  • "We buy fruits and vegetables every week."
  • "The cart is full of groceries."
  • "Can you check the list for milk?"
  • "Let’s go to the cereal aisle."
  • "The cashier is very friendly."
  • "I don’t like waiting in long lines."
  • "Can we get ice cream today?"
  • "Shopping is fun when there are sales."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "My mom makes a list of things we need."
  • "I like grocery shopping with my family."
  • "We always buy fresh fruits and vegetables."

Negative Sentences

  • "I don’t like waiting in crowded aisles."
  • "She doesn’t enjoy grocery shopping without a list."
  • "We don’t forget to buy milk."

Questions

  • "Do you like grocery shopping?"
  • "What’s on the shopping list today?"
  • "Can you find the snacks aisle?"

Answers

  • "Yes, I like grocery shopping because it’s fun."
  • "We need milk, bread, and eggs."
  • "The snacks aisle is next to the drinks."

CONVERSATION

Scene: A conversation between a mother and her child before going to the grocery store.

Mom: Okay, we’re going grocery shopping. Did you check the list?
Child: Yes, but I think we forgot to add snacks!
Mom: Oh, good point. Let’s add chips and cookies to the list.
Child: Great! I love shopping for snacks.
Mom: Me too, but we also need healthy food. Do we have fruits and vegetables on the list?
Child: Yes, we need bananas, apples, carrots, and tomatoes.
Mom: Perfect. Let’s go now. Don’t forget to grab the cart!


READING

"Grocery Shopping with Mom"

Every Saturday, I go grocery shopping with my mom. She always makes a list of things we need before we go. The list usually includes fruits, vegetables, milk, bread, and snacks.

When we get to the store, we grab a cart and start shopping. My favorite part is going to the snack aisle. I always choose chips and cookies. My mom likes the fruits and vegetables section because she loves buying fresh produce.

After we pick everything on the list, we go to the checkout. The cashier scans our items, and we pay for them. Grocery shopping is fun because I can choose my favorite foods!


QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

  1. Q: When does the writer go grocery shopping?
    A: The writer goes grocery shopping every Saturday.

  2. Q: What does the mom do before shopping?
    A: She makes a list of things they need.

  3. Q: What is the writer’s favorite part of shopping?
    A: The writer’s favorite part is going to the snack aisle.

  4. Q: What does the mom like buying?
    A: She likes buying fresh fruits and vegetables.

  5. Q: What happens at the checkout?
    A: The cashier scans the items, and they pay for them.

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