Mastering the Imperative

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo g, t, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Mastering the Imperative

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1C - Chapter 4

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently use the imperative in English.

Make sure students understand the end goal of the lesson.

What do you already know about giving commands in English?

Recap: What is the Imperative?

The imperative is used to give commands in English. It is formed by starting the sentence with the infinitive of the verb (het hele werkwoord zonder to)

Explain the concept of the imperative and give examples.

Examples Imperative 

Walk to the store.

Eat your vegetables.

Show students the regular imperative endings and give examples.

Negative Imperatives

When you tell somebody NOT to do someting. You start your command with Don't, followed by the verb. 

Don't eat yellow snow!

Don't stay up too late!

Which of the following is the correct imperative for the sentence: 'Please be quiet in the library.'?

1. Being quiet in the library.
2. Was quiet in the library.
3. Be quiet library.
4. Be quiet in the library.

Which of the following is the correct imperative for the sentence: 'Can you pass the salt please?'?

1. Pass the salt please.
2. Passing the salt please.
3. Passed the salt please.
4. Pass salt please.

Which of the following is the correct imperative for the sentence: 'Please don't be late for the meeting.'?

1. Don't be late for the meeting.
2. Did not be late for the meeting.
3. Do not late for the meeting.
4. Don't late for meeting.

Which of the following is the correct imperative for the sentence: 'Can you help me with this project?'?

1. Helped me with this project.
2. Helping with this project.
3. Help me with this project.
4. Help with project.

Which of the following is the correct imperative for the sentence: 'Please close the door.'?

1. Close the door.
2. Closed the door.
3. Close door.
4. Closing the door.

Wat is de juiste vertaling van 'Luister naar de muziek'?

1. Listen to the music
2. Play the instrument
3. Sing the song
4. Dance to the beat

Wat is de juiste vertaling van 'Eet je groenten'?

1. Drink your water
2. Chew your fruit
3. Cook your meat
4. Eat your vegetables

Wat is de juiste vertaling van 'Sta op uit je bed'?

1. Sleep on your bed
2. Lie on your bed
3. Jump on your bed
4. Get out of your bed

Wat is de juiste vertaling van 'Pak je koffer'?

1. Take your bag
2. Hold your luggage
3. Pack your suitcase
4. Grab your backpack

Wat is de juiste vertaling van 'Loop naar de winkel'?

1. Skip to the supermarket
2. Run to the store
3. Walk to the mall
4. Go to the shop

Practice Time!

Use the following verbs to create imperative sentences: 'lopen', 'eten', 'zijn', 'hebben', 'gaan'

Use the NEGATIVE imperative in 2 sentences!

(write your answers on a piece of paper or in a document)

Have students practice creating imperative sentences using the given verbs.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.