Teacher Guide
Teach that the present continuous is used for actions 'we' are doing now. Show that the verb 'to be' must match the pronoun. Have them complete the sentences below and write the words in the crossword. Show that the present continuous is formed by adding 'ing' to the base verb.
10mins: Introduction - Beginner questions 'What's your name, how old are you, where are you from, have you got any brothers or sisters? What's your favourite day of the week? What do you usually do on this day? What's one thing you like? One think you don't like?
10mins: Review: Days of the week. Each student says one thing they do on each day of the week. (E.g. On Wednesday, I go to English.) Each student must ask another student "What do you do on __________?"
10mins: Pre-teach: Present continuous - 'to be' + verbING. Brainstorm and write some examples on the whiteboard.
10mins: Game: Play 'what are they doing'. Gather the students in a circle. Begin miming an action (brushing your teeth, playing guitar, etc.) Look at the student next to you and say 'You are (verbING)'. Be sure to say an action that is different than the one you are miming. The student must begin to mime the action you say, and say a new action to the next student, using the present continuous. Once the students get the hang of the activity, begin eliminating anyone who makes a mistake.
15mins: Worksheet: page 13 present continuous - finish for homework
05mins: Warm Down: Goodbye, see you next time + points
00mins: Homework: Students must write two sentences using the present continuous.
Down:
1) eating
2) sleeping
3) riding
4) swimming
5) reading
6) flying
Across:
7) drawing
8) playing
9) writing
10) singing
11) drinking