The Present Continuous Tense: A Free ESL Lesson Plan

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ESLPrimary EducationAge 4-10

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Say words to describe the picture.

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Make a sentence.

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Match pictures to sentences

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The present continuous

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Spelling changes

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One-syllable verbs ending in vowel + consonant

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Longer verbs ending in vowel + consonant

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In British English, note the following exceptions:

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Practice the present continuous.

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Practice the present continuous.

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Practice the present continuous.

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Practice the present continuous.

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Unfinished events

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They are waiting for the bus.

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They are waiting for the bus.

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What about this picture?

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What about this picture?

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Kate says, "I am reading a book."

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What is Andrew doing?

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Andrew is working today?

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Now what about these pictures?

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Your Turn

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Your Turn

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Your Turn

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What are these people doing now?

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What are these people doing?

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Practice the present continuous.

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Practice the present continuous.

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Practice the present continuous.

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THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE: A FREE ESL LESSON PLAN

The Present Continuous Tense: A Free ESL Lesson Plan

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