[Note: I originally designed this to supplement English World 2 page 26, and the illustrations are from that textbook. But I've decided that this could also be used as independent practice on the present continuous.]
Showing posts with label verbs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label verbs. Show all posts
Thursday, October 02, 2025
What are they doing? PowerPoint: Slides for Practicing Present Continuous
(TESOL Materials--Present Continuous)
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Memory Game for Basic Irregular Verbs (Present and Past Tense)
(TESOL Materials--Irregular Verbs, Past Simple)
This is yet another memory game on irregular past tenses.
I've previously created other memory games on the irregular past tense, but I was preparing a lesson for a new group of learners, and I decided none of my previous games were suitable. This one was based on a white board grid, and I decided I wanted a more traditional memory card game.
I've previously created other memory games on the irregular past tense, but I was preparing a lesson for a new group of learners, and I decided none of my previous games were suitable. This one was based on a white board grid, and I decided I wanted a more traditional memory card game.
This game, on the other hand, had some lower frequency irregular verbs, and for the group of learners I presently have, I needed something much more basic.
So, I made yet another with very basic irregular verbs. I made both a paper version, and a flippity version. I also put the irregular verbs into sentences to try to help my learners understand the difference between present and past tense.
Monday, September 22, 2025
Present Continuous Lesson
(TESOL Materials--Present Continuous)
[Note: I combined slides from two different lessons of English World 2 (this lesson here and this lesson here) to make one single lesson on the present continuous.]
Monday, September 15, 2025
Monday, September 08, 2025
Worksheet: Fill in the Verb from Education.com
Supplementary cards: docs, pub
Supplementary cards: docs, pub
Extension activity: docs, pub
I recently got this worksheet from another teacher: Fill in the Verb from Education.com
I recently got this worksheet from another teacher: Fill in the Verb from Education.com
You can go to the link above to download the free PDF once you create an account.
For my classes, I created some matching cards for this activity, just to make it a bit more tactile: docs, pub
In my lesson, I made two copies of the verb cards: one in which I cut the verb cards so that the picture was separated from the word, and one in which the verb and the picture were on the same card. Then I used the following sequence:
In my lesson, I made two copies of the verb cards: one in which I cut the verb cards so that the picture was separated from the word, and one in which the verb and the picture were on the same card. Then I used the following sequence:
1) First I gave the groups the cards in which the verbs and the pictures were separated, and they had to match the correct verb with the correct picture. They did this in groups.
2) Once the students had matched all the verbs with the correct picture, I took away those cards, and gave them new cards with the verbs and the picture both on the same card. (Just to make the next activity easier.) Then they had to match the verb card with the object card.
3) Once the verbs had been matched with the objects, I took away these cards, and then the students had to do the worksheet. (This was much easier after they had already matched the verbs and objects.)
4) Then, I did an extension activity, in which I brought out the noun and adjective cards from a previous activity, (docs, pub), and the students made new sentences using the format: adjective, noun, verb, noun. We then had Google Gemini make illustrations for these sentences.
4) Then, I did an extension activity, in which I brought out the noun and adjective cards from a previous activity, (docs, pub), and the students made new sentences using the format: adjective, noun, verb, noun. We then had Google Gemini make illustrations for these sentences.
The _____________________ _____________________
adjective noun
_____________________ _____________________
verb noun
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Kahoot Game for Future Forms by jchurtado8
This is a Kahoot game I found for future forms. It is not my own creation, but I used it in my classroom, and it worked well. So I'm posting it here.
Model Text for future forms (using video from English Panda)
(TESOL Materials--Future Forms)
Video Link: Future Plans in English Conversation | Will, Going to, Present Continuous, Present Simple
Notes: This model text uses a video from English Panda Youtube Channel. The staging is as follows:
Lead-in: Students talk about what they are doing this Saturday
Gist Task: Students watch video, and answer the question "Why is John happy at the end of the video?"
Specific Information Questions: Students watch the video again, and answer the questions on the first page of the worksheet.
Noticing Activity: Students are given pages 4 and 5 of the worksheet. Students are instructed to underline the parts of the transcript which refer to future time. Students are then given the answer sheet (pages 2 and 3 of the transcript).
Clarification of Meaning: With the sound turned off, display some of the key sentences on the video. Ask Concept Checking Questions to clarify the meaning.
https://youtu.be/79Yxp84s0KI?si=8XzEgFdDHCb40GOp
What time are most people going to show up to Gus’s party on Saturday?
What does John have to study for?
How many people will be going to Gus’s party?
Where is Marcus going next week?
What job did Marcus just quit?
Who is playing at the live show at the pub?
What time does the show start?
What time are most people going to show up to Gus’s party on Saturday?
What does John have to study for?
How many people will be going to Gus’s party?
Where is Marcus going next week?
What job did Marcus just quit?
Who is playing at the live show at the pub?
What time does the show start?
https://youtu.be/79Yxp84s0KI?si=8XzEgFdDHCb40GOp
So, are you guys going to Gus’s party on Saturday?
Yes, Steve and I will be there. But I think we’ll be late. Do you think that’ll be ok?
I think so. He told me that most people are going to show up around 7.
Ok, great. We’re going out for dinner with Steve’s parents at 6, so we will probably arrive just after 9.
John, are you going to Gus’s party?
No, I’m going to be studying for my midterm test on Saturday. The test is on Monday. Who will be going?
Well, I would guess that around 10 people will be there.
Cool. Will Sally be there?
Yes, she’s coming. But she’s going to bring her new boyfriend.
Boyfriend? Oh well.
Anyway… Marcus, are you still going to Australia next week?
Yes! I'm flying next Thursday, and I'm going to spend the first few days in Sydney and then I'm going to rent a caravan and tour around the country.
Cool! How long are you going to be gone?
I just quit my job at the bank, so I will have plenty of time to enjoy a long vacation. I think it's going to be an incredible trip so I will stay as long as I can. What about you, John? What are you going to do after you graduate?
Maybe I'll take a vacation too. I don't know. I'll decide then.
Hey, What are you guys doing tonight?
Since Marcus is leaving next week, he and I are going to a live show at the pub downtown for a little going away party. Want to come?
Cool! Who is playing?
Japanda Banda. I think it will be an awesome show.
Sounds fun, but I can't. I'm going to work on my project tonight because I'm giving a presentation at noon tomorrow and I need to be ready. But I'll call you if I finish early.
Sure! We will be there at 7 and the show starts at 8. John, will you come?
Maybe, will Sally be there?
I'll invite her… and her boyfriend.
Oh yeah, boyfriend. I forgot!
Ok, I will come. I will be a little late because I'm going to be in class until 7. Will you get me an extra ticket and I'll pay you back when I get there?
No problem.
Ok, If everyone is going, I will go too. I will try to finish my project as quickly as I can.
Great. It's going to be a fun night. I’ll miss you, guys when I'm in Australia.
We'll miss you too! I'm sure it's going to be the trip of a lifetime.
Oh, hi guys!
Sally! We were just making plans for tonight. We are going to a concert. Want to join us?
Sure, I would love to. I just broke up with my boyfriend and it will be good to get out with friends. John, are you going?
Cool!
So, are you guys going to Gus’s party on Saturday?
Yes, Steve and I will be there. But I think we’ll be late. Do you think that’ll be ok?
I think so. He told me that most people are going to show up around 7.
Ok, great. We’re going out for dinner with Steve’s parents at 6, so we will probably arrive just after 9.
John, are you going to Gus’s party?
No, I’m going to be studying for my midterm test on Saturday. The test is on Monday. Who will be going?
Well, I would guess that around 10 people will be there.
Cool. Will Sally be there?
Yes, she’s coming. But she’s going to bring her new boyfriend.
Boyfriend? Oh well.
Anyway… Marcus, are you still going to Australia next week?
Yes! I'm flying next Thursday, and I'm going to spend the first few days in Sydney and then I'm going to rent a caravan and tour around the country.
Cool! How long are you going to be gone?
I just quit my job at the bank, so I will have plenty of time to enjoy a long vacation. I think it's going to be an incredible trip so I will stay as long as I can. What about you, John? What are you going to do after you graduate?
Maybe I'll take a vacation too. I don't know. I'll decide then.
Hey, What are you guys doing tonight?
Since Marcus is leaving next week, he and I are going to a live show at the pub downtown for a little going away party. Want to come?
Cool! Who is playing?
Japanda Banda. I think it will be an awesome show.
Sounds fun, but I can't. I'm going to work on my project tonight because I'm giving a presentation at noon tomorrow and I need to be ready. But I'll call you if I finish early.
Sure! We will be there at 7 and the show starts at 8. John, will you come?
Maybe, will Sally be there?
I'll invite her… and her boyfriend.
Oh yeah, boyfriend. I forgot!
Ok, I will come. I will be a little late because I'm going to be in class until 7. Will you get me an extra ticket and I'll pay you back when I get there?
No problem.
Ok, If everyone is going, I will go too. I will try to finish my project as quickly as I can.
Great. It's going to be a fun night. I’ll miss you, guys when I'm in Australia.
We'll miss you too! I'm sure it's going to be the trip of a lifetime.
Oh, hi guys!
Sally! We were just making plans for tonight. We are going to a concert. Want to join us?
Sure, I would love to. I just broke up with my boyfriend and it will be good to get out with friends. John, are you going?
Cool!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
