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The Present of Be: Statements and Yes/No Questions PPTThe Present of Be: Statements and Yes/No Questions PPT
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Pearson
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3rd - 8th
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English Language Arts
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The Present of Be: Statements and Yes/No Questions

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To be or not to be? That's not the question in this presentation, but it features ways to use the forms of to be in other questions. A great addition to your grammar unit.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

linking verbs, asking questions, questions, Grammar

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Prompt your class to watch the presentation on their own, either for homework or in a computer lab
  • Encourage learners to come up with their own questions using each form of be, and ask the questions to their peers

Classroom Considerations

  • Animated slides might be distracting for some learners

Pros

  • Presentation is school-themed, so English learners can practice their school vocabulary at the same time
  • Practice slides are a great class assignment or warm-up activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

L.3.1.a L.4.1.a L.5.1.a L.6.1.a L.7.1.a L.8.1.a

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