What is Pokémon?

The Story of Pokémon

Pokémon is a world full of strange and wonderful creatures called Pokémon. People called Trainers catch and train Pokémon to battle each other. The first Pokémon games were created in Japan in 1996, and the world quickly became famous worldwide.

Trainers must keep up with their Pokémon’s growth and training. If they keep it up, they can become very strong. Pokémon are mysterious creatures, so some Trainers keep back from touching them until they are sure the Pokémon is friendly.

Many Pokémon like to hide in forests or caves, so Trainers must keep out of dangerous areas if they are not prepared. To be the very best, Trainers must keep ahead of other Trainers by learning new strategies and discovering new Pokémon.

Some Pokémon are shy and will keep from showing their powers until they feel safe. Trainers who are patient keep on training their Pokémon, even if it is difficult at first. They also keep down fights between Pokémon to prevent injuries.

From games and TV shows to cards and movies,

Pokémon has grown into a huge adventure that teaches teamwork, courage, and friendship.

Phrasal Verbs: Definitions & Examples

1. keep up – to maintain the same level or continue doing something.

   • Example: Trainers must keep up with their Pokémon’s training to stay strong.

2. keep it up – to continue doing something well.

   • Example: “Your Pikachu is doing great in battles! Keep it up!”

3. keep back – to stay away from someone or something, or hold something away.

   • Example: Some Trainers keep back until they know a wild Pokémon is friendly.

4. keep out of – to avoid a place or situation.

   • Example: Trainers should keep out of dangerous caves until they are ready.

5. keep ahead – to stay in front or stay better than others.

   • Example: To win tournaments, Trainers must keep ahead of their rivals.

6. keep from – to stop yourself or someone from doing something.

   • Example: Shy Pokémon sometimes keep from showing their powers.

7. keep on – to continue doing something.

   • Example: Trainers keep on training, even when battles are hard.

8. keep down – to prevent something from increasing or getting worse.

   • Example: Trainers try to keep down fights between Pokémon to avoid injuries.

   
   

Gap-Fill Exercise

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verb from the list:(keep up, keep it up, keep back, keep out of, keep ahead, keep from, keep on, keep down)

1. Trainers _________ training, even when it is very hard.

2. It is important to _________ fights between Pokémon to avoid injuries.

3. Beginners should _________ dangerous areas until they are ready.

4. Trainers must _________ with their Pokémon’s training every day.

5. To be the champion, you must _________ other Trainers.

6. Shy Pokémon sometimes _________ showing their powers.

7. “Your Charmander is winning! _________!”

8. Some Trainers _________ until they know a wild Pokémon is safe.

   
   

Essay Questions: Pick ONE question and write 6 sentences answering the question.

1. My Favorite Pokémon Adventure

   • Write about a time you imagined being a Pokémon Trainer. Which Pokémon would you catch and why? How would you keep up with their training and keep ahead of other Trainers?

2. Challenges in Training Pokémon

   • Describe the difficulties a Trainer might face. How can Trainers keep on practicing even when battles are hard? How can they keep down fights or problems between Pokémon?

3. Caring for Pokémon

   • Explain how Trainers should treat Pokémon kindly and safely. Why might some Trainers keep back from certain Pokémon? How do Pokémon keep from showing their powers until they feel safe?