I'M SMILING

 This topic introduces learners to describing emotions and expressions in the present continuous tense. "I'm smiling" is a simple yet expressive sentence that helps learners talk about their current mood and actions. By focusing on smiling and related emotions, students expand their vocabulary and learn to describe their feelings and the feelings of others.

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GRAMMAR

Present Continuous Tense

• Usage: To describe actions happening at the moment of speaking.
• Structure: Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb(-ing).

Examples:

1. I am smiling because I am happy.
2. She is smiling at the funny joke.
3. We are smiling in the photo.

Negative Form

• Structure: Subject + be (am/is/are) + not + verb(-ing).
  Examples:
  • I am not smiling because I am tired.
  • They aren’t smiling in the picture.

Questions

• Structure: Be (am/is/are) + subject + verb(-ing)?
  Examples:
  • Are you smiling?
  • Why is she smiling?

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VOCABULARY

1. Smile: A facial expression showing happiness. (She has a lovely smile.)
2. Laugh: To make sounds of joy. (He is laughing at the joke.)
3. Happy: Feeling joy or contentment. (They are happy together.)
4. Excited: Feeling very enthusiastic. (I am excited about the trip.)
5. Cheerful: Showing happiness. (She is cheerful all the time.)
6. Photo: A picture taken with a camera. (We are smiling in the photo.)
7. Expression: The way emotions are shown on the face. (Her expression is very kind.)
8. Friendly: Acting kind and pleasant. (He is smiling in a friendly way.)
9. Bright: Giving off light or full of positivity. (Her smile is so bright.)
10. Moment: A short period of time. (This is a happy moment.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m smiling because I’m happy.
• She’s smiling at the camera.
• He’s not smiling; he looks serious.
• Why are you smiling?
• Their smiles are so bright.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. I’m smiling because I feel good.
2. She’s smiling at her friends.
3. They’re smiling in the photo.

Negative Sentences

1. I’m not smiling because I’m tired.
2. He’s not smiling; he’s upset.
3. We’re not smiling because it’s raining.

Questions

1. Why are you smiling?
2. Is she smiling at the joke?
3. Are they smiling in the picture?

Answers

1. I’m smiling because I’m happy.
2. Yes, she’s smiling at the joke.
3. No, they’re not smiling; they’re serious.

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CONVERSATION

Lucy: Why are you smiling, Mark?
Mark: I’m smiling because I just got good news!
Lucy: That’s wonderful! What happened?
Mark: I passed my English test!
Lucy: Congratulations! Let’s take a photo to celebrate.
Mark: Great idea! Let’s smile for the camera.

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READING

"A Reason to Smile"

Emma always starts her day with a smile. She believes that smiling makes her feel happy and helps others feel happy too. This morning, she was smiling as she walked to the park.

At the park, she saw a little boy crying because he dropped his ice cream. Emma smiled at him and said, “It’s okay. Let’s get you another one!” The boy smiled back, and his tears disappeared.

Later, Emma met her friend Lily. They sat on a bench, talking and laughing together. “Why are you always smiling, Emma?” asked Lily. Emma replied, “Smiling is my way of showing that life is beautiful.”

By the end of the day, Emma had shared her smile with many people, and she felt even happier.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: How does Emma start her day?
   A: Emma starts her day with a smile.

2. Q: Why was the little boy crying?
   A: He was crying because he dropped his ice cream.

3. Q: What did Emma do for the boy?
   A: She smiled at him and said they could get another ice cream.

4. Q: What does Lily ask Emma?
   A: Lily asks why Emma is always smiling.

5. Q: How does Emma feel at the end of the day?
   A: Emma feels even happier because she shared her smile.