Using the Verb To Be

9th GradeELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can use the verb "to be" in simple present tense sentences.

Lesson Flow

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8 min

Basic English Grammar - "To be" verb in the Present Simple Tense/Conjugation | A1 English Grammar

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The positive conjugation of 'to be' in the present simple is: I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, they are.

  • We can use the verb 'to be' when talking about names, age, nationality, professions, and feelings.

  • A contraction is a shortened form of a word where an apostrophe represents the missing letters.

Practice

14 min

9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & Fill in the blank

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write five sentences using the verb "to be" in the present simple tense. Each sentence must be about one of the following topics: name, age, nationality, profession, and feeling.

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