Your class used to be confused about verb tenses, but now they understand more about the past tense! Practice the different ways to use used to in writing with a clear slideshow presentation, which includes negative and positive sentences, as well as alternative wording to prevent awkward phrases.

Concepts

commonly confused words, Grammar, parts of speech, the past tense, past tense verbs

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the presentation in a computer lab or assign for homework before a grammar lesson
• Encourage learners to write a short story set in the past, using as many examples of used to or didn't use to as they can
• Divide the class into partners or small groups for the practice questions

Classroom Considerations

• Helpful for both mainstream classes and English learners

Pros

• Animations are engaging and keep the slideshow moving well
• Clarifies a phrase that can confuse even advanced readers

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