Being the Best with 'To be'

Being the Best with 'To be'

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the verb 'To be' and use it in sentences.

Explain to students what they will be able to do after completing the lesson.

What do you already know about the verb 'To be'?

Introduction

The verb 'To be' is an essential verb in the English language. It is used to describe states of being, identity, and characteristics.

Introduce the topic and explain its importance in the English language.

Conjugation

The verb 'To be' has three forms: am, is, and are. 'Am' is used with 'I', 'is' is used with 'he', 'she', and 'it', and 'are' is used with 'you', 'we', and 'they'.

Explain the different forms of the verb 'To be' and how they are used.

Positive Sentences

In positive sentences, the verb 'To be' comes before the subject. For example: 'I am happy.' 'He is tall.' 'They are students.'

Provide examples of positive sentences using the verb 'To be' and explain the sentence structure.

Negative Sentences

In negative sentences, the word 'not' is added after the verb 'To be'. For example: 'I am not happy.' 'He is not tall.' 'They are not students.'

Provide examples of negative sentences using the verb 'To be' and explain how to form them.

Questions

In questions, the verb 'To be' comes before the subject. For example: 'Am I happy?' 'Is he tall?' 'Are they students?'

Provide examples of questions using the verb 'To be' and explain the sentence structure.

Interactive Exercise

Complete the following sentence with the correct form of the verb 'To be': 'She ___ a doctor.'

Provide an interactive exercise for students to practice using the verb 'To be'.

Conclusion

The verb 'To be' is an essential part of the English language. By understanding how to use it, you can communicate effectively and accurately.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and emphasize its importance.

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.