Video Links GDocs&More – Simple Past
In-class:
Google Docs for Today (Wednesday, December 22, 2021)
Class Notes – Wednesday, December 22, 2021
-1- Video #1 – Simple Past Questions – 0:26-1:23
-2- Bombarding Questions
-3- Finish Video #1 – Simple Past Questions – Structure of Questions & Structure of Answers 2:15-3:30
-4- Schedule – the rest of December (25th & 31st)
-5- Homework
-6- An hour or two ago
Review:
Homework due Friday, December 24, 2021
Step 1: Watch this video: Simple Past (ESL Library)
Part 1: Write down ten regular verbs, both the basic form & the past tense form:
Example:
| Basic form: | Simple Past form: |
| watch | watched |
Part 2: Write down ten irregular verbs, both the basic form & the past tense form:
Example:
| Basic form: | Simple Past form: |
| eat | ate |
Part 3: Write ten sentences (not a paragraph) about things you did in the past. Finish or begin each sentence with a phrase that indicates, or shows, the time.
Example: I washed my clothes last night. OR Last night, I washed my clothes.
Part 4: Re-watch Family Album USA, Episoder 7, 1:28 -5:40. Look at what Robbie did, what Alexandra did, and what the dog did.
Pay attention only to the actions. Ignore what they say.
Write six sentences (not questions) using SIMPLE PAST tesnse. What the sentences about what Robbie, Alexandra, and the dog did, not what they said.
Examples:
Alexandra used Robbie’s walkman to listen to music.
Robbie moved closer to Alexandra.
In-class:
Google Docs for Today (Wednesday, December 29, 2021)
Class Notes – Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Today: See Class Notes (Above)
-1- Lisa
-2- January 1st, 2022
-3- Simple Past Negative: Video – We didn’t have umbrellas.
-4- /t/ VS. /d/ Pronunciation (Slides 19, 20 & 21)
-5- Sentence structure & Writing
-6- Homework
-7- Conversation: Simple Present & Past Questions
-8- Time ? – Video: What did they do (see below)
What did they do?:
starting at 8:35 (the bus)
Homework due Friday, December31, 2021
Part 1: Write one paragraph about your life now.
You can start your paragraph #1 like this:
Example 1: I live in ___________ now.
Example 2: These days, my life is _______.
Example 3: My life is different now than it was before.
Paragraph #1: Is about your life now. Use Simple Present tense. Write about what you do. Write nine or more sentences.
Part 2: Choose a specific time in your life in the past, when your life was different than it is now.
Example 1: _____ years ago, I lived in _____________.
Example 2: Before the pandemic,
Example 3: When I was younger,
Write one paragraph about your life at that time. Use Simple Past tense. Write nine or more sentences.
Ask yourself the “WH” questions:
What?
When?
Where?
Who?
How?
How often…How many….How much…How long…How far…?
In-class:
Google Docs for Today (Wednesday, December 29, 2021)
Class Notes – Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Today: See Class Notes (Above)
-1- Lisa
-2- January 1st, 2022
-3- Simple Past Negative: Video – We didn’t have umbrellas.
-4- /t/ VS. /d/ Pronunciation (Slides 19, 20 & 21)
-5- Sentence structure & Writing
-6- Homework
-7- Conversation: Simple Present & Past Questions
-8- Time ? – Video: What did they do (see below)
What did they do?:
starting at 8:35 (the bus)
Homework due Friday, December31, 2021
Part 1: Write one paragraph about your life now.
You can start your paragraph #1 like this:
Example 1: I live in ___________ now.
Example 2: These days, my life is _______.
Example 3: My life is different now than it was before.
Paragraph #1: Is about your life now. Use Simple Present tense. Write about what you do. Write nine or more sentences.
Part 2: Choose a specific time in your life in the past, when your life was different than it is now.
Example 1: _____ years ago, I lived in _____________.
Example 2: Before the pandemic,
Example 3: When I was younger,
Write one paragraph about your life at that time. Use Simple Past tense. Write nine or more sentences.
Ask yourself the “WH” questions:
What?
When?
Where?
Who?
How?
How often…How many….How much…How long…How far…?
#3
Google Docs for Saturday, January 8, 2022
Class Notes – Saturday, January 8, 2022
Saturday, January 8: See Class Notes (Above)
-1- Sean
-2- More Conversation
-3- Review vocabulary (from Powerpoint #11), Animals
-4- Powerpoint #12, Music
-5- Listening – Take 2: Video Past Tense Conversation
-6- Video Quiz: Simple Present or Simple Past? Play 1:55-3:36
-7- Examples from the Homework, for each part
-8- Simple Present Sentences for classmates: How is your life different now than it was before?
Add Simple Past Conversation Grid – New GDoc
Homework due Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Go to your e-mail.
Open the document EGIU U6p12(SPres1C).jpg:
Read the instructions for Part A, Part B and Part C.
Look at the examples.
Open the document EGIU U6P13(SPres1D).jpg
Homework Part 1, Textbook 6.1
Look at each sentence.
Write the negative version of the same sentence.
Note: You don’t need to copy the first sentence from the book. Just write the second sentence.
Homework Part 2, Textbook 6.2
Look at the pictures table. Use the information in the table to write positive and negative sentences with “like”.
6.2 #1 is about “jazz”.
6.2 #2 is about “boxing”.
6.2 #3 is about “horror movies”
Homework Part 3, Textbook 6.3
Use the words (in parentheses) to make sentences.
Write complete sentences.
Write sentences that are true for you.
Start each sentence in one of these three ways:
(1) “I never” + verb _____.
(2) “I ” + verb _____ + a lot.
OR
(3) “I don’t ” + verb _____ + very often.
Homework Part 4, Textbook 6.4
Use verbs at the top in bold, such as: cost, go and wear.
Write complete sentences for #1 & 5 about yourself.
Write complete sentences for #1 – 5 using Simple Present, Negative
Homework Part 6, Textbook 6.5
Write complete sentences.
For #2-8, write two sentences for each.
For #2-8, choose Simple Present Positive or Simple Present Negative, based on the meaning of the two sentences.
Google Docs for Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Class Notes – Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Today: See Class Notes (Above)
-1- Gary
-2- Conversation: Odd one out
-3- Listening: Video Past Tense Conversation
-4- Video Quiz: Simple Present or Simple Past?
-5- Sentence structure & Writing
-6- New Homework
-7- Conversation: How is your life different now than it was before?
(Questions for Classmates: Simple Present Questions)
-8- Time ? – Video: What did they do (see below)
#4
-6- Finish Video Quiz: Simple Present or Simple Past? Play 3:18 – Question 10 (WAIT before playing)
-7- Time? End of Trimester: The Next Five Weeks
Homework due Tuesday, January 18, 2022:
EGIU – Simple Present Questions (p. 14-15)
For Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Class Notes – Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Today: See Class Notes (Above)
-1- Eva
-2- Conversation: Odd one out? (Powerpoint #12 – Music)
-3- Places in Town
-4- Finish Video Quiz: Simple Present or Simple Past? Play 3:18 – Question 10 (WAIT before playing)
-5-Simple Present Sentences for classmates: Conversation: Life now and before (from last week)
-6- Time? End of Trimester: The Next Five Weeks
Homework due Tuesday, January 18, 2022:
EGIU – Simple Present Questions (p. 14-15)
Homework due Friday, January 14, 2022
Paragraph 1: My life now
Paragraph 2: His life now
Paragraph 3: My life before
Paragraph 4: His life before
Part 1: Simple Present:
Write two paragraphs.
Write one paragraph about your life now.
Choose one classmate. Write write a paragraph about your classmate’s life now.
Start your paragraphs like this:
Example 1: ____ live/lives in ___________ now.
Example 2: These days, my/ ____’s life is _______.
Example 3: My/ ____’s life is different now than it was before.
This homework is about you and one of your classmate’s lives now. Use Simple Present tense. Write about what he or she does and what his or her life is like now. Write five or more sentences for each person. Use the information from Conversation: Life now and before (started last Saturday).
Part 2: Simple Past:
Write two paragraphs.
Write one paragraph about your life before.
Choose one classmate. Write a paragraph about your classmate’s life before.
Start your paragraphs like this:
Example: Before _______ _______, my/ ____’s life _____ different.
This homework is about you and one of your classmate’s lives before. Use Simple Past tense. Write about what they did, what happened, and what their lives were like before. Write five or more sentences for each person. Use the information from Conversation: Life now and before (started last Saturday).
How many paragraphs did you write?
How many paragraphs are about you?