Summer/vacation

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

On a scale of summer, how are you feeling today?

Summer vacation nouns

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to write about a summer experience using at least 7 sentences 

1. Students can use the correct spelling of plurals in their writing, regular and irregular.
   
2. Students can use at least 4 verbs correctly in their sentences that define their experience of the vacation 
   
3. Students can use at least 5 summer/vacation related nouns 
   

Activity check

You will see a few sentences and you need to find the correct 'summer' verbs

Fill in the blank:
Last summer, we decided to ______ in the ocean every day.

During our vacation, we decided to ______ at different local restaurants every evening.

They love to ______ kites at the beach.

We decided to ______ golf at the seaside course.

What are nouns?

Nouns

Activity check

Write down on your mini whiteboard the number of summer/vacation-related nouns you find in each sentence.

Lesson 2

Check in

By the end of the lesson, you  will be able to use the past simple tense correctly for the given email.

1. Students can correctly recall the rules for forming the past simple tense of regular verbs that end in "-ed" after the stem.
   
2. Students can form the past simple of regular verbs which end in -ied. 
   
3. Students can correctly use at least 5 irregular verbs in the past simple tense in their writing. 
   

Past simple

Activity check

Read the statements presented on the board. 

Use your red card if you think the answer is false

Use your green card if you think the answer is correct.

True/False questions

Most regular verbs form their past simple tense by adding '-ed' to the base form of the verb.

(A) True

(B) False

The past simple form of the verb "walk" is "walked."

(A) True

(B) False 

Some examples of regular verbs forming their past simple tense with '-ed' after the stem include "walked," "played," "talked," and "jumped."

(A) True

(B) False

'buy' is a regular verb, and therefore, the past tense is 'buyed'

(A) True

(B) False

The correct translation for regular verb is: Zelfstandig naamwoord

(A) True

(B) False

Activity check

Answer the questions choosing A,B, or C

If the base form of a regular verb ends in '-y', what do you do to form its past simple according to the rule?

A) Double the final consonant and add '-ed'.

B) Change the 'y' to 'i' and add '-ed'.

C) Simply add '-ed' without any changes.

'Play' is a regular verb, and therefore, the past tense is 'played'

(A) True

(B) False

What is the past simple form of the verb "study"?

A) studied

B) studyed

C) studing

What is the past simple form of the verb "study"?

A) studied

B) studyed

C) studing

What is the correct past simple form of the verb "carry"?

A) carryed

B) carried

C) carring

End product: Write your email to a friend about a past summer vacation experience using 75 words.

You should be able to:

• Correctly recall the rules for forming the past simple tense of regular verbs that end in "-ed" after the stem.
  
• Form the past simple of regular verbs which end in -ied.
  
• correctly use at least 5 irregular verbs in the past simple tense in their writing. 
  

Lesson 3

Check in

By the end of the lesson, you  will be able to understand the rules of irregular verbs in the past simple tense.

1. Students can recognize mistakes in the provided email and explain the reason behind each mistake.
   
2. Students can correct the mistakes in the provided email.
   

Example poor email

Hi Jessica,

I hope you have a good day! I wanted to share with you the awesome summer experience I had recently.

Last summer, my family and I decid to go to the beach. It was super fun! We went swim every day and build sandcastles on the beach. The sun shines so bright, and we eats ice cream every afternoon.

One day, we goes to a nearby town and visits a cool museum. We sees some really cool exhibits and buy souvenirs to remember our trip. In the evenings, we makes bonfires and sings songs by the shore. It was so much fun!

I wish you could have come with us. It was one of the best vacations I ever had.

Example good email

Subject: My Unforgettable Summer Adventure 🌞

Hi Lisa,

I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share with you the amazing summer experience I had recently.

Last month, my family and I decided to take a spontaneous trip to the mountains. It was an adventure like no other! We packed our bags, loaded up the car, and hit the road early in the morning.

When we arrived, the fresh mountain air greeted us, and we immediately felt invigorated. We spent our days hiking through lush green forests, discovering hidden waterfalls, and picnicking by crystal-clear streams. We even encountered some friendly wildlife along the way!

One evening, we set up camp near a serene lake, and as the sun dipped below the horizon, we gathered around the campfire. We roasted marshmallows, told stories, and gazed up at the star-studded sky. It was magical.

Throughout the trip, we created countless memories that I'll cherish forever. From breathtaking vistas to heartwarming moments with loved ones, this summer vacation was truly unforgettable.

I hope you're enjoying your summer as much as I did!

Take care,

Saskia

Find the mistakes and fix them!

Subject: My Summer Vacation Experience

Hi Sarah,

I wanted to tell you about my summer vacation. We goed to the beach for a week, and it was amazing! On the first day, we swimmed in the ocean and played in the sand. The sun shined so brightly, and we eated ice cream every afternoon.

One day, we drived to a nearby town and visited a museum. I never seed such interesting exhibits before! We buyed some souvenirs to remember our trip. In the evenings, we maked bonfires and singed songs by the shore. It was so much fun!

I wish you could have comed with us. It was one of the best vacations I ever had.

Take care,

Emily