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Worksheet about Past continuous | ||
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| Subject: English | ||
| 12th Grade | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Year: 2023/2024 | ||
| Size: 650KB | ||
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| Publish date:October 29, 2023 | ||
| Added by: Eman | ||
| Last download date: 2025-05-14 06:49:10 | ||
| Updated by: Eman9966 on 2023-10-29 07:17:00 | By: theodor Khanh Pham | |
File info: In Grade 12, students will further their understanding of verb tenses in English, including the past continuous tense. The past continuous tense is used to describe ongoing actions or events that were happening in the past at a specific time or for a specific duration. It is formed by using the past tense of the verb "to be" (was/were) and the present participle form of the main verb (-ing form). Key Concepts Covered:1. Formation: Students will learn how to form the past continuous tense by combining the past tense of the verb "to be" (was/were) with the present participle form of the main verb (-ing form). For example, "I was studying" or "They were playing." 2. Usage: Students will understand the various uses of the past continuous tense. It is commonly used to describe actions or events that were in progress at a specific time in the past, to set the background for another action or event, or to describe two ongoing actions happening simultaneously in the past. 3. Time Expressions: Students will learn to use time expressions that are commonly associated with the past continuous tense, such as "at that time," "while," "when," "as," and "during." These expressions help to indicate the specific time or duration of the ongoing action in the past. 4. Contrast with Simple Past: Students will understand the difference between the past continuous tense and the simple past tense. While the past continuous tense describes ongoing actions in the past, the simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events. 5. Questions and Negations: Students will learn how to form questions and negations in the past continuous tense. They will understand the placement of the auxiliary verb "was/were" and the main verb in questions and negations, such as "Were you studying?" or "They weren't playing." Teaching Strategies:1. Contextual Examples: Provide students with contextual examples of sentences in the past continuous tense to help them understand its usage. Encourage them to identify the ongoing actions and the time expressions used. 2. Role Plays and Storytelling: Engage students in role plays and storytelling activities where they can practice using the past continuous tense to describe ongoing actions in the past. This will help them apply the tense in a meaningful and interactive way. 3. Sentence Construction: Have students practice constructing sentences using the past continuous tense. Provide prompts or situations where they can describe ongoing actions in the past using the appropriate tense. 4. Reading and Listening Activities: Assign reading passages or listening exercises that include sentences in the past continuous tense. Ask students comprehension questions to ensure their understanding of the tense in context. Assessment:Assessment of students' understanding of the past continuous tense can be done through quizzes, tests, and assignments that require them to form sentences, answer questions, and rewrite sentences using the past continuous tense correctly. Provide feedback and guidance to help students improve their usage of the tense. Encourage students to practice using the past continuous tense in their speaking and writing to reinforce their understanding and fluency. Provide opportunities for peer feedback and correction to further enhance their language skills. | ||
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