Will versus Going To
Grade 10th Grade · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can differentiate between the uses of 'will' and 'going to' to express future intentions and predictions.
Warm-Up Video
EasyTeaching · 4:24
Will vs Going To: Understanding the Difference | EasyTeaching
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
We use 'will' for quick decisions, promises, and refusals.
- 2
'Going to' is typically used for prior plans and when something is about to happen.
- 3
Both 'will' and 'going to' can be used to talk about future events, but 'will' is often used for decisions made in the moment, while 'going to' is used for pre-existing plans or strong evidence of something happening.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Complete each sentence with either 'will' or 'going to': 1. I think I _____ (go) to the library this afternoon. 2. Look at those dark clouds! It _____ (rain) soon.”
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