Grammer - Junior Secondary 2 - Present continuous tense

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

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INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by discussing how the present continuous tense is used

We use the present continuous tense for actions happening now, for actions happening around now and when making arrangements for the future.

Examples

1.   I am playing(action happening now)

2.   We are starting rehearsals this weekend(actions happening around now)

3.   I am travelling next week(arrangement for the future)

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher further explains how the present continuous tense is formed

We form the present continuous tense by combining the simple present tense of the verb be(am/is/are) with the -ing(progressive) form of the main verb.

If the subject is ‘I’ we use ‘am’, If it is he/she/it, we use ‘is’, if the subject is ‘you’ or ‘they’ we use ‘are’.

Examples

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1.   Discuss the usage of present continuous tense

2.   How is the present continuous tense formed? Give sentence examples

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer exercise I and II on page 71 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 2

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer Exercise III on page 71 of the New concept English for Junior Secondary School 2

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners