Mastering the Future Tense for Primary 4 Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Week 9: Identifying and Using Future Tense

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 9 years

Topic: Identifying and Using Future Tense
Sub-topic: Understanding and applying the future tense in sentences.
Duration: 1 week

Behavioural Objectives:

• Pupils will identify verbs in the future tense.
• Pupils will use the future tense correctly in sentences.
• Pupils will distinguish between present, past, and future tenses.

Key Words:

• Future tense
• Will
• Shall
• Verb
• Sentence

Set Induction:

Begin with a discussion on how we talk about things that will happen in the future. Use examples from everyday life to illustrate the concept.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils should already understand basic verb usage and tenses like present and past.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Grammar textbooks
• Future tense worksheets
• Flashcards with future tense verbs
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Connect the future tense to verbs and sentences learned in previous weeks. Discuss how the future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen later.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Verb usage
• Sentence construction
• Understanding of time and tense

Learning Materials:

• Worksheets on future tense
• Flashcards with future tense verbs
• Examples of future tense sentences

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 4 English Language textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Grammar textbooks
• Worksheets
• Flashcards

Content:

1. Introduction to Future Tense:
   • Definition: The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.
   • Form: Use “will” or “shall” followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., “will go,” “shall see”).
2. Examples of Future Tense:
   • Regular Verbs: “will walk,” “will jump,” “will play”
   • Irregular Verbs: “will go,” “will see,” “will eat”
3. Sentence Construction:
   • Affirmative: She will visit her grandmother next week.
   • Negative: He will not play soccer tomorrow.
   • Interrogative: Will you come to the party?

Evaluation:

• Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
  1. She __________ (go) to the market tomorrow. (a) goes, (b) went, (c) will go, (d) going
  2. They __________ (not finish) their homework by evening. (a) did not finish, (b) do not finish, (c) will not finish, (d) finishing
  3. Will you __________ (see) the new movie next week? (a) saw, (b) see, (c) seeing, (d) seen
  4. He __________ (visit) his aunt next month. (a) visited, (b) visits, (c) will visit, (d) visiting
  5. We __________ (eat) lunch at noon. (a) eats, (b) ate, (c) will eat, (d) eating
  6. I __________ (meet) you at the park later. (a) meet, (b) met, (c) will meet, (d) meeting
  7. They __________ (not arrive) until late tonight. (a) did not arrive, (b) do not arrive, (c) will not arrive, (d) arriving
  8. She __________ (start) her new job next Monday. (a) starts, (b) started, (c) will start, (d) starting
  9. Will he __________ (bring) his dog to the event? (a) brought, (b) bring, (c) bringing, (d) brings
  10. We __________ (travel) to Paris next summer. (a) travel, (b) traveled, (c) will travel, (d) traveling
  11. He __________ (finish) the book by next week. (a) finishes, (b) finished, (c) will finish, (d) finishing
  12. They __________ (not go) to the party on Friday. (a) did not go, (b) do not go, (c) will not go, (d) going
  13. She __________ (call) you later today. (a) called, (b) calls, (c) will call, (d) calling
  14. We __________ (take) a vacation in December. (a) takes, (b) took, (c) will take, (d) taking
  15. Will they __________ (join) us for dinner tonight? (a) joined, (b) join, (c) joining, (d) joins

Class Activity Discussion:

• FAQs with Answers:
  1. What is the future tense used for?
     • It describes actions that will happen in the future.
  2. How do you form the future tense of a verb?
     • Use “will” or “shall” + base form of the verb.
  3. Can you give examples of future tense verbs?
     • Examples include “will go,” “will see,” “will eat.”
  4. How do you make a negative sentence in the future tense?
     • Use “will not” or “shall not” + base form of the verb.
  5. How do you ask a question in the future tense?
     • Use “Will” or “Shall” + subject + base form of the verb.

Presentation:

• Step 1: Revise the previous topic on simple past tense.
• Step 2: Introduce the future tense, explaining the use of “will” and “shall.”
• Step 3: Allow pupils to practice by creating sentences in the future tense and provide feedback.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the concept of the future tense.
• Provide examples and practice exercises.
• Assist pupils in forming sentences and answering questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Complete exercises on the future tense.
• Create sentences using verbs in the future tense.
• Participate in discussions and ask questions.

Assessment:

• Review pupils’ answers to the exercises and provide feedback.
• Assess their ability to use the future tense in sentences.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the future tense used for?
2. How do you form the future tense of verbs?
3. Can you give examples of future tense sentences?
4. How do you make a negative future tense sentence?
5. How do you ask a question in the future tense?

Conclusion:

• The teacher will go around to mark and review the pupils’ work on the future tense and provide necessary corrections.

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