Future Tense Structure English Grammar JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: English Grammar
Class: JSS 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age (in years): 12-14
Topic: Grammar: Making Sentences with Future Tense – Will and Shall
Sub-topic: Using “Will,” “Shall,” and “Be Going To” for Future Actions
Duration: 40 minutes

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Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define the future tense.
2. Identify when to use “will,” “shall,” and “be going to” in sentences.
3. Form sentences using “will,” “shall,” and “be going to.”
4. Differentiate between future tense and other tenses.

Keywords:

Future Tense, Will, Shall, Be Going To, Future Action, Sentence Formation

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Set Induction:

Start by asking the students:

• “What do you plan to do tomorrow?”
• “What will you do after school today?”

This will prompt them to think about actions that are planned for the future and introduce the concept of future tense.

Entry Behaviour:

Students should already be familiar with the present and past tenses, which will help them understand the future tense. Review examples of present and past tense actions briefly.

Learning Resources and Materials:

1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Flashcards with sentences in future tense
3. Worksheet for practicing future tense sentence formation

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students should recall simple actions they perform regularly (present tense) and actions that happened in the past. Now, they will explore how to talk about future actions using “will,” “shall,” and “be going to.”

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical Thinking: Analyzing and understanding when to use future tense.
• Communication: Constructing sentences using the future tense in daily conversations.
• Collaboration: Working together in pairs or groups to create future tense sentences.

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Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for JSS 1 (English Grammar)
• Teacher’s Guide on Tenses (if available)

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary Schools (English Language)
• Oxford English Grammar Course by Michael Swan

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with future tense sentence examples
• Worksheets for sentence formation practice

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Content:

1. Definition and Explanation of Future Tense:
   • The future tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen after the present time.
   • It is formed by using the auxiliary verbs “will” or “shall” with the base verb (e.g., “will go,” “shall see”).
2. Forms of Future Tense:
   • “Will” is used for promises, predictions, or future actions that are certain.
     Example: “She will travel to Abuja tomorrow.”
   • “Shall” is used mainly with I and we in formal contexts or to express determination. Example: “I shall help you with your homework.”
   • “Be going to” is used to express planned actions or intentions.
     Example: “I am going to visit my grandmother this weekend.”
3. Examples:
   • They will work hard next week.
   • She will sell bread in the evening.
   • I shall eat rice tomorrow.
   • You are going to meet Lanre tonight.
   • We are going to study for the exams next week.

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Evaluation Questions:

1. “I _________ go to the market tomorrow.”
   a) will
   b) going
   c) shall
   d) is
2. “She _________ help us later.”
   a) will
   b) is going
   c) going
   d) shall
3. “They _________ travel to London next month.”
   a) shall
   b) will
   c) are going
   d) went
4. “I _________ eat rice tonight.”
   a) will
   b) am going to
   c) shall
   d) going
5. “We _________ visit our friends this weekend.”
   a) will
   b) shall
   c) are going to
   d) went
6. “You _________ see your cousin at the party tomorrow.”
   a) will
   b) is going
   c) are going to
   d) shall
7. “They _________ attend the meeting next Friday.”
   a) shall
   b) is going
   c) are going to
   d) will
8. “She _________ play football tomorrow.”
   a) will
   b) going
   c) is going
   d) shall
9. “I _________ help you with the homework.”
   a) shall
   b) will
   c) am going to
   d) is going
10. “We _________ take the bus to school tomorrow.”
    a) will
    b) shall
    c) going
    d) are going to
11. “My friends _________ meet me after school.”
    a) will
    b) shall
    c) are going to
    d) went
12. “He _________ speak at the event tomorrow.”
    a) is going to
    b) will
    c) shall
    d) going
13. “You _________ finish your assignment by Friday.”
    a) will
    b) shall
    c) are going to
    d) going
14. “They _________ arrive at the airport at 3 p.m.”
    a) are going to
    b) will
    c) shall
    d) went
15. “I _________ take a nap this afternoon.”
    a) shall
    b) will
    c) am going to
    d) going

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Class Activity Discussion (FAQs):

1. What is the future tense used for?
   • The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.
2. How do we form sentences in the future tense?
   • We use “will,” “shall,” or “be going to” with the base verb (e.g., “will run,” “shall go,” “is going to study”).
3. What is the difference between “will” and “shall”?
   • “Will” is used in general future actions, while “shall” is often used for formal situations, especially with “I” and “we.”
4. When do we use “be going to”?
   • We use “be going to” to talk about plans or intentions for the future (e.g., “I am going to eat lunch”).
5. Can “will” be used for both predictions and intentions?
   • Yes, “will” can be used for both predictions (e.g., “It will rain tomorrow”) and intentions (e.g., “I will call you later”).
6. Can we use “shall” for predictions?
   • No, “shall” is usually used for formal situations and determination, especially with “I” and “we.” For predictions, “will” is more common.
7. Is “be going to” only for immediate future actions?
   • No, it can also refer to planned actions in the near future (e.g., “I am going to start studying tomorrow”).
8. Can “will” express willingness?
   • Yes, “will” can express willingness (e.g., “I will help you with your project”).
9. Can we use “shall” with “he” or “she”?
   • “Shall” is typically used with “I” and “we,” but in formal contexts, it may be used with “you” or “we.”
10. How can we form negative sentences in the future tense?
    • To form negatives, we use “will not” or “shall not” (e.g., “I will not go,” “We shall not agree”).
11. Are “will” and “shall” interchangeable?
    • They can be, but “will” is more common in everyday speech. “Shall” is more formal and less frequently used in modern English.
12. Is “be going to” always used for future actions?
    • No, it can also express intentions or plans (e.g., “I am going to start working soon”).
13. How do we ask questions in the future tense?
    • We invert “will” or “shall” with the subject (e.g., “Will you help me?” “Shall we go?”).
14. Can “will” express future promises?
    • Yes, “will” is used to make promises (e.g., “I will always support you”).
15. What is the correct way to say “I will going to school tomorrow”?
    • The correct form is “I will go to school tomorrow.”

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Teacher’s Activities:

1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of future tense.
2. Explain the use of “will,” “shall,” and “be going to” in future tense sentences.
3. Write examples on the board and explain the difference.
4. Guide the students in completing the evaluation and class activity questions.
5. Monitor students as they form sentences using future tense.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Participate in the discussion about future actions.
2. Form their own sentences using “will,” “shall,” and “be going to.”
3. Complete the evaluation and class activity questions.
4. Collaborate with classmates to create sentences in the future tense.

Assessment:

• Review students’ answers from the evaluation and class activity.
• Check the formation of sentences in future tense.

Conclusion:

1. Summarize the lesson by reviewing the uses of “will,” “shall,” and “be going to.”
2. Go around the class to mark the work and provide individual feedback.

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