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 NutshellDirect teaching of simple and perfect tenses of verbsStudents are divided into 3 groups1/3 work on interactive computer assignments1/3 work in a small group with teacher1/3 work on their own to complete assignmentsStudents complete computer assignments, quizzes,

and packet work with assessments over 4 weeksStudents complete a final project on goanimate

using the different tenses of verbs to create a video comic strip

Teacher Directed Lesson- Whole Class

Holt Power PointVerb Tenses

Cornell Notes

Cornell Notes- Perfect Tenses of Verbs Power Point

Lesson Sequence1. 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

Computer tasksTeacher groupsIndividual work

Individual Packet WorkPacket contains:Examples of verb tensesEditing 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)

Example of Writing Task

Level –Up Tutorials: HoltComputer Task 1

Focus Question: What are Verb Tenses and how do we use them?

Name _____________________________________________________Date ____________________________ Period ____________________

Circle the group of words in the past tenseIn the present tense, many verbs end inWhen a sentence has a plural subjectFuture 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, keepSummer, now, late, earlyWere, camped, sleptKnow, sleep, are_______ or ________A special _____________________ to show present time.What will _____________________ or what will ________The ______________________ perfectThe ______________________ perfectThe ______________________ perfectSomething 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.

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Level Up TutorialVerb 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

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

Steps1. Go to the Internet2. Type Goanimate.com in the url address bar3. Follow the prompts to create a cartoon stripAssignment CriteriaAfter 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 jumpedUse 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 = advancedHint: Just do your best; this is fun!Good luck with your creations!

Final Project

1. Follow the directions to create their own Goanimate video.

2. In the video use each of the six tenses , one per frame.

3. Create their own account and learn to navigate the website.

Goanimate Project- Computer Task 3

Rubri

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Template Directions (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.

goanimate.com/videos/03noeC5tTonY?utm_source=linkshare

Teacher Prototype of a Goanimate Video with Six Verb

Tenses

Simple TensesStandStoodWill standPerfect TensesHave knownHad knownWill have known

Student Examplesstudent video of six verb tenses in Goanimat4e.mp4

Websiteshttp://quizlet.com

http://goanimate.com