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When you ask a fourth grader to write a sentence in the past perfect progressive tense, there might be some confusion. But with a presentation that features several different verb tenses, along with examples and a handy timeline, your class easily identifies the ways to describe actions that have happened, will happen, or are continuing to happen.
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Concepts
verb tenses, the simple present tense, adverbs of frequency, the present progressive tense, the simple past tense, the past progressive tense, the present perfect tense, the present perfect progressive tense, the past perfect tense, the past perfect progressive tense, the future tense, the future perfect tense, the future perfect progressive tense, the future progressive tense, Grammar
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners write example sentences for each verb tense, using their weekly vocabulary words
- Encourage the class to create a timeline like the one in the slides to demonstrate something they have been doing, something they have done, and something they will be doing
Classroom Considerations
- Doesn't include practice slides or activities for learners; however, use the worksheets or assignments you have as a follow-up for the presentation
Pros
- Features many different tenses, including simple past, present, and future; past perfect, present perfect, and future perfect; past progressive, present progressive, future progressive; and past perfect progressive, present perfect progressive, and future perfect progressive
- Each slide is clear and explanatory
Cons
- Some learners may find it difficult to focus on the text-heavy slides