This lesson focuses on using the present continuous tense to describe ongoing actions. Students will learn how to ask and answer questions about what people are doing at the moment of speaking. They will practice forming sentences, identifying verbs in action, and expanding their vocabulary related to activities and actions. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to confidently talk about ongoing events in various situations.
GRAMMAR
1. Present Continuous Tense
- Structure:
Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb + -ing
Uses of Present Continuous
- To describe actions happening now.
Example: "They are playing football." - To ask about ongoing actions.
Example: "What are they doing?" - To describe temporary actions.
Example: "He is staying at a hotel this week."
Examples
- Positive: "She is reading a book."
- Negative: "They aren’t watching TV."
- Question: "What is he doing?"
2. Forming -ing Verbs
- Add -ing: play → playing
- Drop the -e and add -ing: make → making
- Double the consonant and add -ing (if one vowel + one consonant): run → running
VOCABULARY
Playing: Engaging in a game or activity.
Example: "The children are playing outside."Reading: Looking at written words and understanding them.
Example: "She is reading a magazine."Cooking: Preparing food.
Example: "They are cooking dinner together."Running: Moving quickly on foot.
Example: "He is running in the park."Studying: Learning or reviewing information.
Example: "We are studying English right now."Dancing: Moving to music rhythmically.
Example: "They are dancing at the party."Cleaning: Removing dirt or making something tidy.
Example: "She is cleaning the kitchen."Talking: Communicating with words.
Example: "They are talking on the phone."Writing: Putting words on paper or screen.
Example: "He is writing an email."Drawing: Making pictures with a pencil or pen.
Example: "The artist is drawing a portrait."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "What is he/she doing?"
- "They are [verb + -ing]."
- "Is he/she [verb + -ing]?"
- "Yes, he/she is." / "No, he/she isn’t."
- "What are you doing right now?"
- "We are working on a project."
- "She is not doing anything."
- "Are they playing a game?"
- "Who is talking on the phone?"
- "He is watching TV at the moment."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "They are watching a movie."
- "She is baking a cake."
- "We are listening to music."
- "The dog is running in the garden."
- "He is fixing his bike."
Negative Sentences
- "They are not swimming in the pool."
- "She isn’t working right now."
- "We aren’t doing homework."
- "He is not reading a book."
- "The children aren’t playing outside."
Questions
- "What is she doing?"
- "Are they dancing?"
- "Is he studying in the library?"
- "What are you doing right now?"
- "Who is playing the piano?"
Answers
- "She is writing a letter."
- "Yes, they are dancing."
- "No, he isn’t studying."
- "I am drawing a picture."
- "My sister is cleaning her room."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends are talking on the phone.
Anna: Hi, John! What are you doing?
John: Hi, Anna! I’m watching TV. What about you?
Anna: I’m reading a new book. It’s very interesting!
John: That’s nice. Is your brother at home?
Anna: Yes, he is. He’s playing video games in his room.
John: Cool! Are your parents there too?
Anna: No, they aren’t. They are shopping at the mall.
John: Sounds good! Talk to you later.
Anna: Bye!
READING
"A Busy Afternoon"
It is Saturday afternoon, and everyone in the Smith family is busy. Mr. Smith is fixing the car in the garage. Mrs. Smith is in the kitchen. She is baking a delicious chocolate cake. Their daughter, Emma, is studying for her math test in the living room. Her little brother, Jack, is playing with his toys in the garden. Even the family dog, Max, is busy! He is running around and chasing a ball.
The neighbors are also active. Mr. Brown is mowing the lawn, and Mrs. Brown is talking on the phone. Their children are riding their bicycles on the street. It is a lively and busy afternoon in the neighborhood!
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Mr. Smith doing?
A: He is fixing the car in the garage.Q: Who is baking a chocolate cake?
A: Mrs. Smith is baking a chocolate cake.Q: What is Emma doing?
A: Emma is studying for her math test.Q: Where is Jack playing?
A: Jack is playing in the garden.Q: What are the neighbors’ children doing?
A: They are riding their bicycles on the street.
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