This topic focuses on describing activities related to going to school. It introduces students to the present continuous tense to talk about actions happening at the moment and near future actions (like going to school). Additionally, it explores vocabulary and useful expressions that students can use when talking about school routines, transportation, and daily school activities.
Grammar Focus:
Present Continuous Tense
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing
- Example: "They are going to school."
- Usage:
- To describe actions happening right now: "They are walking to school."
- To describe future plans: "They are going to school tomorrow."
- Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing
Question Forms in Present Continuous:
- Structure: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing?
- Example: "Are they going to school?"
- Structure: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing?
Short Answers in Present Continuous:
- Structure: Yes/No + subject + am/is/are
- Example: "Yes, they are." / "No, they aren’t."
- Structure: Yes/No + subject + am/is/are
Vocabulary:
- School – the place where students learn.
- Backpack – a bag for carrying school supplies.
- Homework – tasks students do after school.
- Classroom – the room where students learn.
- Bus – a vehicle students take to school.
- Uniform – special clothes worn by students.
- Lunchbox – a container for carrying food to school.
- Desk – a table for students in the classroom.
- Teacher – the person who teaches students.
- Recess – a break during school for students to relax.
Useful Expressions:
- "They are walking to school."
- "She is taking the bus to school."
- "We are going to school now."
- "He is carrying his backpack."
- "They are wearing their uniforms."
- "She is doing her homework after school."
- "They are sitting in the classroom."
- "He is eating lunch in the cafeteria."
- "They are talking to the teacher."
- "They are playing during recess."
Sentences:
- They are walking to school right now.
- She is going to school with her brother.
- They are wearing their school uniforms today.
- He is carrying his lunchbox to school.
- They are talking to the teacher about their homework.
- She is doing her math homework.
- They are taking the school bus every morning.
- He is reading a book in the classroom.
- They are playing soccer during recess.
- She is writing in her notebook at school.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Are they going to school today?
A: Yes, they are.Q: Is she taking the bus to school?
A: Yes, she is.Q: What are they doing at school?
A: They are studying in the classroom.Q: Are they playing during recess?
A: Yes, they are.Q: What is he carrying to school?
A: He is carrying his backpack and lunchbox.Q: Is the teacher explaining the lesson?
A: Yes, the teacher is explaining the lesson.Q: Are they talking to the teacher?
A: Yes, they are asking about the homework.Q: What is she doing after school?
A: She is doing her homework.Q: Is he going to school tomorrow?
A: Yes, he is going to school tomorrow.Q: Are they eating lunch at school?
A: Yes, they are eating lunch in the cafeteria.
Conversation:
Alice: Are the kids going to school today?
John: Yes, they are. They are walking there right now.
Alice: Do they usually walk?
John: No, they usually take the bus, but today they decided to walk.
Alice: That's nice. Are they wearing their uniforms?
John: Yes, they are. They wear uniforms every day.
Alice: I remember when I went to school. I always had to wear a uniform, too.
John: It makes mornings easier because they don’t have to choose what to wear.
Reading:
"Going to School Every Morning"
Every morning, millions of children around the world get ready to go to school. Some take the bus, others walk, and a few might ride their bicycles. No matter how they get there, going to school is an important part of their daily routine.
At school, students wear uniforms in some places, while in others, they wear their regular clothes. They bring their backpacks filled with books, notebooks, and lunchboxes. The classroom is where they learn, but the school day is not just about studying. During recess, they get to play with their friends and have fun.
Some students enjoy math class, while others prefer art or science. After school, many students have homework to do, but they also have time to relax and play. School is not only about learning—it’s also a place where students make friends, learn new skills, and discover what they enjoy.
For children, going to school is an exciting part of life. They look forward to seeing their friends, learning new things, and playing games during recess. No matter where they go to school, it’s a place of growth, fun, and education.
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