THEY'RE BASEBALL PLAYERS

 This topic introduces students to professions and sports, focusing on the role of baseball players. Students will learn how to describe people and their occupations, use sports-related vocabulary, and form sentences about who people are and what they do. It also emphasizes the use of contractions like they're and provides opportunities to practice grammar in simple and engaging ways.

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GRAMMAR

Contractions with be

1. What are contractions?

   • Contractions combine two words into one, often making speaking and writing more casual.
   • Examples:
     • They are → They're
     • We are → We're
     • You are → You're

2. Structure for Describing People:

   • Subject + be + noun.
     • They are baseball players.
     • He's a soccer player.
     • We're athletes.

3. Negative Form:

   • Subject + be + not + noun.
     • They're not tennis players.
     • He isn’t a basketball player.

4. Questions and Short Answers:

   • Be + subject + noun?
     • Are they baseball players?
       • Yes, they are. / No, they’re not.

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VOCABULARY

1. Baseball: A sport where players hit a ball with a bat and run bases.
   Example: Baseball is popular in many countries.
2. Player: A person who plays a sport or game.
   Example: They are great players.
3. Team: A group of players working together.
   Example: The team practices every day.
4. Bat: A stick used to hit the ball in baseball.
   Example: He holds the bat carefully.
5. Glove: A special item worn on the hand to catch the ball.
   Example: The player caught the ball with his glove.
6. Pitcher: A player who throws the ball to the batter.
   Example: The pitcher is very fast.
7. Batter: The player hitting the ball.
   Example: The batter scored a home run.
8. Uniform: Clothing worn by team members.
   Example: Their uniforms are blue and white.
9. Field: The area where the game is played.
   Example: The players ran across the field.
10. Practice: Repeating actions to get better at something.
    Example: They practice every morning.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• They're professional players.
• He’s a great pitcher.
• Are they on the same team?
• Baseball is their favorite sport.
• Do they practice every day?
• She’s not on the team this year.
• What position does he play?
• The game starts at 5 p.m.
• We’re going to watch the match.
• Who’s your favorite player?

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences:

1. They’re baseball players.
2. He’s the best pitcher on the team.
3. We’re excited to watch the game.

Negative Sentences:

1. They’re not basketball players.
2. She isn’t playing today.
3. We’re not fans of baseball.

Questions and Answers:

1. Q: Are they baseball players?
   A: Yes, they are.
2. Q: Is she a pitcher?
   A: No, she isn’t. She’s a batter.
3. Q: Do they play on the same team?
   A: Yes, they do.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Talking About Baseball Players

Tom: Do you know who they are?
Anna: Yes, they’re baseball players from our local team.
Tom: Really? What’s their team called?
Anna: It’s called the Tigers. They’re really good!
Tom: Who’s your favorite player?
Anna: I like Mike. He’s a great pitcher.
Tom: Cool! When’s their next game?
Anna: It’s on Saturday at 3 p.m. Let’s go watch!
Tom: Sounds great!

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READING

The Best Baseball Team

The Tigers are the best baseball team in the city. Their players are talented and work hard every day. Mike, the pitcher, is famous for his fast throws. He can throw a ball at 95 miles per hour! Jake, the batter, is also very popular. He hit 20 home runs last season.

The team practices every morning. They wear blue and white uniforms, and their field is always clean and ready for games. Many fans come to watch their matches. “We love the Tigers!” the fans shout during every game.

Next Saturday, the Tigers will play against the Eagles. Everyone is excited because the Eagles are also a strong team. Who will win?

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Questions

1. What is the name of the team?
   Answer: The name of the team is the Tigers.

2. Who is the famous pitcher?
   Answer: Mike is the famous pitcher.

3. How many home runs did Jake hit last season?
   Answer: Jake hit 20 home runs last season.

4. What colors are the Tigers' uniforms?
   Answer: Their uniforms are blue and white.

5. Who are the Tigers playing against next Saturday?
   Answer: They are playing against the Eagles.