Introduction

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo lwoo, mavo
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome!

You have 5 minutes to:

1. Go to your seats

2. Grab your book, pen notebook and laptop

3. Log in to LessonUp

(code is written on the board)

Lesson Goal

At the end of this lesson, Miss Watts knows your expectations of the English class.

At the end of this lesson, you know Miss Watts's expectations for you guys. 

Nice to meet you

My name is Miss Watts

I am half Welsh 

I love: crocheting, travelling and my dog Milo!

My email address is:

[e-mail]

This is me

Your expectations

Write down on the board what is named most. Can make a classroom contract of it.

My expectations

1. We will try to speak English in class.

2. You do your homework and be honest if you haven't 

3. Ask questions when things are uncertain, if it is not possible send me an email. 

4. We do not make fun of each other when someone speaks English!

What to bring to class?

1. Stepping Stones 

2. Notebook 

3. Pen

4. Laptop

Sometimes a dictionary!

To do:

What: Walk around the classroom and find someone who matches the description on your card

How: Ask: "Do you...?" or "Have you.....?" Write down the name if it matches.

       Help: Your classmates

Time: 10 minutes

Done: Ask your classmates for more details about their answers. For example: "What kind of pet do you have?"

What would you like to do differently this year?

Any question?

I know what to expect of the English lessons

😒🙁😐🙂😃

Welcome!

You have 5 minutes to:

1. Go to your seats

2. Grab your book, pen notebook and laptop

3. Log in to LessonUp

(code is written on the board)

Opvanglokaal

Please write down the classroom

Lesson Goal

At the end of this lesson, we had a quick recap of last year. 

At the end of this lesson, I have started with bridging the gap. 

Which grammar topic is this? 

You learned about basic sentences 

Present simple 

Habits & facts 

I always cycle to school. 

She walks the dog every evening. 

We have English on Thursdays. 

Rule 

She / he / it -> s behind your verb 

I usually _____ cereal for breakfast.

1. eats
2. eating
3. eat

Is there a difference between these questions?

1. Is there any water here?
2. Can I have some water, please?

1. you are hoping for the answer Yes with number 2
2. There is no difference question 2 is incorrect
3. I have no idea.
4. Question 1 not a general question.

 Present Continuous 

Something is going on as we speak

Signal words: Shhh! / look! / right now / as we speak / now 

To form: Am / are / is + verb + ing

Look! A thunderstorm is coming our way

I am sweaty because I am running a marathon

 

You can also use the present continuous to express annoyance or irritation. Then you use words like always, still, again.

You are always singing so loudly!

She is still writing texts on her phone!

Present Continuous

SHHH! I _______ right now.

1. am talking
2. talks
3. talking
4. are talking

To do:

What: Do the exercises of  Bridging the gap on pages 15, 16, 18 , 24 and 26

How: Grab your Stepping Stones and go to page 15. Write your answers in your book. 

       Help: Your neighbours. 

Time: 10 minutes

Done: Start withthe exercises of Getting Started on pages 36 & 37. 

Homework

To do:

Finish bridging the gap & getting started.

 Present Continuous 

I	walk	am walk ing
you	walk	are walk ing
he/she/it	walks	is walk ing
we	walk	are walk ing
you	walk	are walk ing
they	walk	are walk ing

Hotspots

Video 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0-XMiXD_4M

Video 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlFR4UPN-zQ

Video 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm0a4w4MsM8

Practice 1

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-continuous-exercise-1.html

Practice 2

https://agendaweb.org/verbs/present_continuous-exercises.html

Practice 3

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses_present-continuous_quiz.htm