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Then and Now
Students explain the differences and time relationships between the past simple, present perfect (continuous) and present simple tenses when speaking about the past and present. They use a graphic organizer before speaking.
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Asda in a Pickle After Rat Found in Gherkins
Practice reading and speaking through a simulation activity in which learners role-play as store managers and angry customers. The class also reviews present and past-perfect tenses. Extensions and a print-friendly handout are provided.
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Jazzing Up Grammar
Students explore various tenses to use proper grammar. They practice tenses using random objects to describe events. They create timelines to examine different tenses. They role-play situations to practice the correct structure of grammar.
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Understanding the -ED Ending
English is a complex language, so take some time to clarify one aspect that is often confusing for English language learners: the -ed ending. This resource includes information about the different ways the -ed ending is used and provides...
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Listening for Meaning: Same Sound
Students listen to a taped conversation to help them learn the meaning of the contraction "d" with the words "had" and "would".
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Small Talk Dialogues
Learners study the rules for the use of infinitives and gerunds in written and spoken conversations. They devise a Small Talk dialogue and complete quizzes at their own rate.
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Speaking Skills - Asking Questions
Students improve speaking confidence when using difficult question forms. This lesson plan focuses on helping students explain how to engage in this kind of social conversation. A worksheet imbedded in this plan provides practice.
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Reading and the Appreciation of Style
Students are introduced to hurricanes by answering questions. They practice using new vocabulary words. They work together in pairs to compare the words used in different levels of the text.