Transcript Using Verb Tenses the Fun Way! Essential Question

Essential Question:
How does understanding the correct use of
verb tenses help others understand what I
write?
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Direct teaching of simple and perfect tenses of verbs
Students are divided into 3 groups
1/3 work on interactive computer assignments
1/3 work in a small group with teacher
1/3 work on their own to complete assignments
Students complete computer assignments, quizzes, and
packet work with assessments over 4 weeks
 Students complete a final project on Goanimate using the
different tenses of verbs to create a video comic strip
Holt Power Point
Verb Tenses
Cornell Notes
Cornell Notes- Perfect Tenses of
Verbs Power Point
1. View Holt Power Point on
the perfect tenses of verbs
2. Fill in Cornell note template
that accompanies Power
Point
3. Summarize Cornell Notes
4. Respond to teacher
questions as sticks are
selected from Stick Pick on
teacher iphone
Computer tasks
Teacher groups
Individual work
 Packet contains:
 Examples of verb tenses
 Editing practice with emphasis on verb tense and
subject/verb agreement (Measuring Up)
 Written responses to editing changes(Measuring Up)
 Writing task: Writing with 3 Verb Tenses(Teacher
created)
 Assessments (Measuring Up)
Level Up Tutorial
Verb Tenses
Cornell Notes
1. Go to the Holt Level Up
Tutorials online
2. Complete the
interactive tutorial and
complete the
accompanying Cornell
notes (on screen)
3. Summarize the notes
and then take the quiz
4. Record score where
indicated on notes
Focus Question: What are Verb
Tenses and how do we use
them?
Name _____________________________________________________
Date ____________________________ Period ____________________
Circle the group of words in the past
tense
In the present tense, many verbs end in
When a sentence has a plural subject
Future tense shows…
There are 3 perfect tenses they are…
What does the past perfect tense show?
To identify the past perfect tense you
start by looking for ….
What does the present perfect tense
show?
To identify present perfect tenses of the
verb look for …….
The future perfect tense of the verb
shows…
To identify the future perfect tense of the
verb start by looking for …
Word groups:
Have, keep
Summer, now, late, early
Were, camped, slept
Know, sleep, are
_______ or ________
A special _____________________ to show present time.
What will _____________________ or what will ________
The ______________________ perfect
The ______________________ perfect
The ______________________ perfect
Something that _______________________ or existed before a certain time
in the past.
______________ As a part of the verb. (helping verb)
An action that started in the ____________ and continues into the
____________________
_________________ or ______________ as part of the verb (helping verbs)
An action that will have ______________________ before some other
___________________________action.
Both _____________ and ___________________ are part of any verb in this
tense.
_____________ have as part of the verb.
Summary:
Take the quiz and record your score.
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As one of the verb tense lessons, students will practice with the present and past
tense of irregular verbs on Quizlet. This is especially helpful for my ESL students.
Students will take the quiz when they feel they have had sufficient practice .
Six Tenses of Verbs: Create Your Own Goanimate
Video Cartoon
Final Project
1. Follow the directions
to create a
Goanimate video.
2. In the video use each
of the six tenses , one
per frame.
3. Create an account
and learn to navigate
the website.
Steps
1. Go to the Internet
2. Type Goanimate.com in the url address bar
3. Follow the prompts to create a cartoon strip
Assignment Criteria
After viewing my verb tense comic, use the six verb tenses
taught in class to create a comic strip in Goanimate.
Use the following tenses in at least 6 of the frames:
•The simple present tense. Example: jump/jumps
•The simple past tense. Example: jumped
• The simple future tense. Example: will jump, shall jump
•The present perfect tense. Example: has jumped, have
jumped
•The past perfect tense. Example: had jumped
•The future perfect tense. Example: will have jumped,
shall have jumped
Use any verb you choose, but use it in each different tense.
Match the emotions and actions of the character(s) with
the verb tense.
The rubric that follows will be used to assess your
animation.
Rubric: Scale of 1-4: 1=below basic,2= basic, 3 = proficient,
4 = advanced
Hint: Just do your best; this is fun!
Good luck with your creations!
(Scaffolding)
1. Think of 2 verbs (irregular or
regular) and fill in the
correct forms in the proper
tense.
2. Write one sentence in each
frame that uses their chosen
verbs in the correct tense.
3. Add dialogue to create a
plot around their sentences
before going to goanimate
and beginning their comic
strips.
Simple Tenses
Stand
Stood
Will stand
Perfect Tenses
Have known
Had known
Will have known
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