Using Verb Tenses the Fun Way Essential Question

Using Verb Tenses the Fun Way! Essential Question: How does understanding the correct use of verb tenses help others understand what I write?

Lesson in a Nutshell �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

Teacher Directed Lesson- Whole Class v. Holt Power Point v. Verb Tenses v. Cornell Notes

Cornell Notes- Perfect Tenses of Verbs Power Point Lesson Sequence 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

Small Groups v. Computer tasks v. Teacher groups v. Individual work

Individual Packet 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 Tutorials: Holt Computer Task 1

Level Up Tutorial Verb Tenses Cornell Notes Lesson Sequence: 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 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. ___6

Irregular Verb Practice. Computer Task 2 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 Goanimate Project. Computer Task 3 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!

Example of Writing Task

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Template Directions for Animated Video (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.

Teacher Prototype of a Goanimate Video with Six Verb Tenses Simple Tenses Stand Stood Will stand Perfect Tenses Have known Had known Will have known goanimate. com/videos/03 noe. C 5 t. Ton. Y? utm _source=linkshare

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