HE'S SHOUTING

 This lesson helps learners describe actions happening in the present, focusing on strong expressions like shouting. Using the present continuous tense, students will practice describing emotions, loud activities, and interactions in various situations. They will also expand their vocabulary to include words associated with volume, emotions, and reactions.

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GRAMMAR

Present Continuous Tense

• Usage: To talk about actions happening right now.
• Structure: Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb(-ing).

Examples:

1. He’s shouting because he’s angry.
2. They are shouting at each other in the park.
3. We are listening to him shouting from the other room.

Negative Form

• Structure: Subject + be (am/is/are) + not + verb(-ing).
  Examples:
  • He is not shouting anymore.
  • They aren’t shouting at us.

Questions

• Structure: Be (am/is/are) + subject + verb(-ing)?
  Examples:
  • Is he shouting because he’s excited?
  • What is she shouting about?

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VOCABULARY

1. Shout: To speak loudly, often because of emotion. (He shouted at the top of his voice.)
2. Loud: Making a lot of noise. (The shouting is very loud.)
3. Angry: Feeling strong displeasure. (He’s angry and shouting at his brother.)
4. Noise: A loud or unpleasant sound. (The noise from the shouting is distracting.)
5. Emotion: A strong feeling, like anger or excitement. (Shouting often shows strong emotions.)
6. Excited: Feeling happy or enthusiastic. (She’s shouting because she’s excited.)
7. Argument: A discussion in which people disagree. (The shouting turned into an argument.)
8. Quiet: Opposite of loud. (After shouting, the room became quiet.)
9. Attention: The act of focusing on something. (He’s shouting to get everyone’s attention.)
10. Listen: To pay attention to sounds. (We are listening to what he’s shouting about.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• He’s shouting because he’s upset.
• Why are they shouting at each other?
• She shouted loudly to call for help.
• Let’s ask him to stop shouting.
• He’s not shouting; he’s just talking loudly.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. He’s shouting because he’s excited.
2. They are shouting to get everyone’s attention.
3. We are listening to him shouting across the room.

Negative Sentences

1. He’s not shouting; he’s speaking calmly.
2. They aren’t shouting at the teacher.
3. We aren’t shouting; we’re just talking loudly.

Questions

1. Is he shouting because he’s upset?
2. What is she shouting about?
3. Are they shouting at the players on the field?

Answers

1. Yes, he’s shouting because he’s upset.
2. She’s shouting about the lost keys.
3. No, they aren’t shouting at the players.

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CONVERSATION

John: What’s that noise?
Sarah: Oh, that’s Tom. He’s shouting in the living room.
John: Why is he shouting?
Sarah: He’s excited about his favorite team winning the match.
John: He’s so loud!
Sarah: I know! Let’s ask him to lower his voice.

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READING

"Why Is He Shouting?"

Mark is in his room, and he’s shouting loudly. His mother comes in and asks, “Why are you shouting, Mark?”

Mark replies, “I’m shouting because my game isn’t working!” He looks frustrated and upset. His mother says, “Shouting won’t fix it. Let’s try to solve the problem calmly.”

Later, Mark’s sister comes into the room. She says, “Mark, I can hear you shouting from outside!” Mark feels embarrassed and apologizes. He learns that shouting isn’t the best way to handle problems. Instead, he decides to stay calm and ask for help next time.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why is Mark shouting?
   A: Mark is shouting because his game isn’t working.

2. Q: What does his mother suggest?
   A: She suggests solving the problem calmly.

3. Q: Who hears Mark shouting from outside?
   A: Mark’s sister hears him shouting from outside.

4. Q: How does Mark feel after his sister speaks to him?
   A: Mark feels embarrassed.

5. Q: What does Mark learn at the end?
   A: He learns that staying calm and asking for help is better than shouting.