Mastering Grammar: “A Deep Dive into the Future Continuous Tense in Teaching" by Kate Poltavets (Student’s Work)
👋Hello
everyone! Ready to dive into English grammar? Today, we're talking about the
Future Continuous! Get set to explore and master this tense as we break it down
step by step. Let's make learning grammar fun and!
🎭 Exercise
1: Ask students to identify the celebrity in
the photo and what she is famous for. (It’s Margot Robbie, an actress, in case
you're not a cinema fan). Then, have them read the description of her plans for
the day. Draw their attention to the sentences in bold and pose some questions
for Guided Discovery:
·Are these completed actions or actions in progress in
the future?
·What's the form of the Future Continuous?
·Does the verb form change when the subject is
"he," "she," or "it"?
📝 Exercise 2: Students will complete the sentences using the Present Continuous Tense.
🔮 Exercise 3: Students are to create their own sentences using the target language. Open the link (https://learnhip.com/fortune/) ; this activity is called “Fortune Teller.” Instruct them to push the button “Cast a rune” and let them know they are going to predict their future (for the day or year). They should look at the rune and create a sentence using the Future Continuous about their future actions. I promise it will be fun and engaging. 🎉 They may also predict the future for their classmates.
🤔 What's
your favorite way of making the Future Continuous tense more engaging in your
classroom? 💬
Share your creative ideas and don't forget to give feedback on the 'Deep Dive
into the Future Continuous Tense in Teaching' post! Your thoughts fuel our
teaching community. Let's learn and grow together! 🌟
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#FeedbackWelcome
Author's insightful exploration of the Future Continuous tense is a refreshing and engaging approach to teaching grammar. Your step-by-step method and interactive exercises, like using Margot Robbie's plans and the "Fortune Teller" activity, make this seemingly complex topic relatable and fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious how you handle students who struggle with grammar despite these engaging exercises. Have you experimented with integrating technology beyond the "Fortune Teller" activity?
Initially, I found teaching grammar, especially complex tenses, quite dry. However, your article has inspired me to incorporate real-life applications and interactive elements into my lessons.
Thank you, Kate, for sharing your innovative teaching methods!
Kate, how did you come up with the idea of incorporating a celebrity's plans into the lesson? It added a unique touch! In your experience, have you noticed any particular challenges students face when grasping this tense, and how do you address them?
ReplyDelete💭 Evolution of My Opinion:
Initially, I approached the post with curiosity about teaching methods for the Future Continuous tense. As I read through the interactive exercises and the "Fortune Teller" activity, my interest grew. The incorporation of real-world scenarios and the emphasis on student creativity made me see the topic not just as a grammatical concept but as a practical and enjoyable learning experience. The post shifted my perspective, making me appreciate the fusion of grammar instruction and engaging activities to enhance language learning.
I look forward to incorporating some of these ideas into my own teaching methods. Well done! 🌟
Nastia and Kate H, your grades are 10 out of 10!
ReplyDeleteKatia P., your grade for the post is 9 out of 10. Do agree that text topography( numbering of sentences, highlighting the forms to be inserted) could help reception better.
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