Using Past Tense Continuous Tense in Sentence English Grammar Primary 3 Third Term Week 1 Structure

Subject: English Grammar

Class : Primary 3

Term : Third Term

Week : Week 1

Topic : Structure

Using Past Continuous Tenses In Sentences

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Primary 3 Third Term Scheme of Work With Lesson Notes English Grammar

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the concept of using the continuous tense in sentences.
2. Recognize and identify the continuous tense in sentences.
3. Create sentences using the continuous tense.
4. Develop language skills in constructing sentences in the past continuous tense.
5. Apply the knowledge of continuous tenses in written and spoken communication.

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Embedded Core Skills:

1. Language skills: Enhancing vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar usage.
2. Comprehension skills: Identifying and understanding different tenses in sentences.
3. Analytical skills: Analyzing sentence structures to recognize continuous tenses.
4. Communication skills: Expressing ideas and constructing sentences using the continuous tense.

Learning Materials:

1. Chart or whiteboard with examples of sentences using the continuous tense.
2. Flashcards with sentence examples.
3. Worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences in continuous tenses.
4. Picture cards depicting various activities.
5. Writing materials (pens, pencils, notebooks)

Content

Using Past Continuous Tenses In Sentences

1. To talk about actions happening right now:
   • I am eating my lunch.
   • They are playing in the park.
   • She is reading a book.
2. To talk about planned future actions:
   • We are going to the zoo tomorrow.
   • He is visiting his grandparents next week.
   • The class is having a picnic on Saturday.
3. To talk about temporary actions or situations:
   • He is living in Lagos for the summer.
   • They are staying at a hotel until their house is ready.
   • I am learning how to play the piano this month.
4. To talk about changing or developing situations:
   • The weather is getting colder.
   • The flowers are blooming in the garden.
   • The baby is growing taller every day.
5. To ask questions about someone’s current actions or plans:
   • What are you doing?
   • Are they going to the party?
   • Is she watching a movie?

Remember, when using the present continuous tense, we use the auxiliary verb “am,” “is,” or “are” followed by the main verb with “-ing” added to it. This helps us express actions happening in the present or near future. Keep practicing using the present continuous tense, and you will become more comfortable with it!

Evaluation

1. The children ___________ soccer in the park. (a) plays (b) are playing (c) played
2. She ___________ a delicious cake for her birthday. (a) bakes (b) is baking (c) baked [mediator_tech]
3. We ___________ to the beach next weekend. (a) go (b) are going (c) went
4. Look! The baby ___________ its first steps. (a) takes (b) is taking (c) took
5. They ___________ a new movie at the cinema tonight. (a) watch (b) are watching (c) watched
6. He ___________ his homework right now. (a) does (b) is doing (c) did
7. My mom ___________ dinner in the kitchen. (a) cooks (b) is cooking (c) cooked
8. Are you ___________ to the party tomorrow? (a) go (b) are going (c) went
9. The students ___________ a test in the classroom. (a) take (b) are taking (c) took
10. The flowers ___________ beautifully in the garden. (a) bloom (b) are blooming (c) bloomed

Remember to choose the correct option that matches the continuous tense in each sentence. Good luck!

How To Recognize Continuous Tenses in sentences

1. Look for the “be” verb: Continuous tenses use a form of the verb “be” (am, is, are) as the auxiliary verb, followed by the main verb with “-ing” added to it. For example: I am eating, He is playing, They are running.
2. Identify the action in progress: Continuous tenses indicate actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or are in progress. Look for verbs that describe ongoing actions, such as eating, playing, reading, running, etc.
3. Consider the time frame: Continuous tenses are used to talk about actions happening in the present or near future. Pay attention to time markers like “now,” “at the moment,” “right now,” “today,” “tomorrow,” etc. These indicate that the action is continuous.
4. Watch for signal words: Certain words or phrases often accompany continuous tenses, such as “currently,” “currently,” “at present,” “these days,” “this week,” etc. These words indicate ongoing actions and can help identify the continuous tense.
5. Pay attention to question forms: In questions, continuous tenses are formed by inverting the subject and the auxiliary verb “be.” For example: Are you playing? Is she eating? Are they running?

Remember, continuous tenses are used to describe actions that are happening at the moment or are in progress. By looking for the “be” verb, identifying ongoing actions, considering the time frame, watching for signal words, and recognizing question forms, you can easily spot and understand sentences in continuous tenses. Practice reading and identifying such sentences to become more familiar with them.

Evaluation

1. She ___________ a book in her room. (a) reads (b) is reading (c) read
2. We ___________ to school every day. (a) walk (b) are walking (c) walked
3. Are they ___________ to the party tonight? (a) going (b) are going (c) went
4. Look! The dog ___________ in the garden. (a) runs (b) is running (c) ran
5. I ___________ my homework right now. (a) do (b) am doing (c) did
6. They ___________ basketball in the park. (a) play (b) are playing (c) played
7. The sun ___________ brightly in the sky. (a) shines (b) is shining (c) shone
8. Are you ___________ a movie at the cinema? (a) watch (b) are watching (c) watched
9. He ___________ a new song on his guitar. (a) plays (b) is playing (c) played
10. The students ___________ a test in the classroom. (a) take (b) are taking (c) took

Remember to choose the option that best fits the continuous tense in each sentence. Pay attention to the presence of “be” verbs (am, is, are), the “-ing” form of the main verb, and the context of ongoing actions. Good luck!

Creating sentences in Past Continuous Tenses

1. Use the past continuous tense to describe ongoing actions or situations that were happening in the past. [mediator_tech]
2. The past continuous tense is formed using the past tense of the verb “to be” (was/were) and the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.
3. Here’s the general structure of a sentence in the past continuous tense: Subject + was/were + verb-ing.
4. Let’s look at some examples to better understand how to create sentences in the past continuous tense:
   • She was dancing at the party.
   • They were playing football in the park.
   • I was studying for my exam yesterday.
   • We were watching a movie when the power went out.
5. Note that the past continuous tense often includes a specific time reference or a mention of another action in the past:
   • She was cooking dinner at 7 p.m. yesterday.
   • They were talking on the phone when I entered the room.
6. To create negative sentences in the past continuous tense, add “not” after “was” or “were”:
   • He was not studying last night.
   • They were not playing outside because it was raining.
7. To ask questions in the past continuous tense, invert the subject and the auxiliary verb “was” or “were”:
   • Were you sleeping when I called?
   • Was he playing the guitar at the concert?

Remember to use the appropriate form of “was” or “were” based on the subject of the sentence. Also, be sure to add the “-ing” form of the main verb to indicate the ongoing action in the past. Practice constructing sentences in the past continuous tense to become more comfortable with it.

Evaluation

1. They ___________ basketball when it started to rain. (a) were playing (b) played (c) play
2. We ___________ a movie at the cinema last night. (a) watched (b) were watching (c) watch
3. Sarah ___________ her homework when the phone rang. (a) did (b) was doing (c) does
4. He ___________ his bike when he fell and got hurt. (a) rode (b) was riding (c) rides
5. They ___________ dinner at the restaurant when the fire alarm went off. (a) have (b) were having (c) had [mediator_tech]
6. The children ___________ in the playground when the bell rang. (a) played (b) were playing (c) play
7. I ___________ my room when I found my lost toy. (a) cleaned (b) was cleaning (c) clean
8. Were you ___________ your favorite TV show yesterday? (a) watch (b) were watching (c) watched
9. She ___________ her hair while listening to music. (a) brushed (b) was brushing (c) brushes
10. The students ___________ quietly in the library when the librarian asked them to be quiet. (a) talked (b) were talking (c) talk

Remember to choose the option that best fits the past continuous tense in each sentence. Use the correct form of “was” or “were” and add the “-ing” form of the main verb to indicate the ongoing action in the past. Good luck

Lesson Plan Presentation: English Grammar

Grade Level: Primary 3 Subject: English Grammar Topics:

1. Using Continuous in Sentences
2. How to Recognize Continuous Tenses in Sentences
3. Creating Sentences in Past Continuous Tenses

Presentation:

I. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greet the students and review the previous grammar lesson on verb tenses.
• Introduce the topic of continuous tenses and its importance in communication.

II. Using Continuous in Sentences (15 minutes)

• Present a chart or whiteboard with examples of sentences using the continuous tense.
• Explain the structure of the continuous tense using the auxiliary verbs “am,” “is,” or “are” with the “-ing” form of the main verb.
• Provide clear examples and encourage students to identify the continuous tense in each sentence.

III. How to Recognize Continuous Tenses in Sentences (15 minutes)

• Use flashcards with sentence examples and ask students to identify whether they are in the continuous tense or not.
• Discuss keywords and phrases that indicate the use of the continuous tense, such as “right now,” “at the moment,” or “currently.”
• Engage students in a class discussion on how to identify continuous tenses in everyday conversations. [mediator_tech]

IV. Creating Sentences in Past Continuous Tenses (20 minutes)

• Introduce the past continuous tense and its structure using the past tense of the verb “to be” (was/were) with the “-ing” form of the main verb.
• Show picture cards depicting different activities and ask students to create sentences using the past continuous tense based on the pictures.
• Provide guidance and feedback as students construct sentences and encourage peer-to-peer interaction.

V. Teacher’s Activities (10 minutes)

• Engage students in sentence-building activities, where the teacher models constructing sentences using the continuous and past continuous tenses.
• Provide additional examples and explanations as needed.
• Monitor students’ progress and provide individual assistance as required.

VI. Learners’ Activities (20 minutes)

• Distribute a worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences in continuous and past continuous tenses.
• Instruct students to complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in the continuous tense.
• Encourage students to work individually or in pairs to reinforce their understanding and application of the tenses

VII. Evaluation and Assessment (10 minutes)

• Ask five evaluation questions to assess students’ understanding of using the continuous tense, recognizing continuous tenses, and creating sentences in the past continuous tense. Example questions:
  1. What is the structure of the continuous tense?
  2. Identify the continuous tense in the following sentence: “She is singing a song.”
  3. Create a sentence in the past continuous tense using the picture of a girl jumping rope.
  4. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the continuous tense: “They ___________ basketball in the park.”
  5. Write a sentence in the past continuous tense describing what you were doing at 8 p.m. yesterday

VIII. Conclusion and Recap (5 minutes)

• Summarize the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the use of the continuous tense, recognizing continuous tenses, and creating sentences in the past continuous tense.
• Address any remaining questions or concerns from the students.
• Assign homework that includes writing three sentences using the continuous tense and three sentences using the past continuous tense.

Assessment:

1. Fill in the blank: “I ___________ my homework when the phone rang.” (a) am doing (b) was doing (c) do
2. Identify the continuous tense in the sentence: “They are swimming in the pool.”
3. Create a sentence in the past continuous tense using the picture of a boy playing soccer.
4. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb in the continuous tense: “She ___________ a book in the library.”
5. Write a sentence in the past continuous tense describing what you were doing at 8 a.m. this morning. [mediator_tech]