Mastering the Gerund and Infinitive

Mastering the Gerund and Infinitive
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Mastering the Gerund and Infinitive

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to use the gerund and the infinitive

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Introduce the learning objective and give an overview of what the students will learn
What do you already know about the gerund and infinitive?

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What are Gerunds?
Gerunds are verbs ending in -ing that are used as nouns

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Explain what gerunds are and give examples
Gerunds in Action
Gerunds can be used as the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb or preposition, or the complement of a linking verb

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Give examples of gerunds in each of these roles and show how they function in a sentence
What are Infinitives?
Infinitives are the base form of a verb preceded by 'to' that are used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs

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Explain what infinitives are and give examples
Infinitives in Action
Infinitives can be used as the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb or preposition, or the complement of a linking verb

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Give examples of infinitives in each of these roles and show how they function in a sentence
Gerunds vs. Infinitives
Gerunds are used after prepositions, while infinitives are used after certain verbs and adjectives

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Explain the difference between gerunds and infinitives and give examples
Verbs Followed by Gerunds
Some common verbs that are followed by gerunds include 'enjoy', 'dislike', and 'avoid'

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List some common verbs that are followed by gerunds and give examples
Verbs Followed by Infinitives
Some common verbs that are followed by infinitives include 'want', 'need', and 'hope'

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List some common verbs that are followed by infinitives and give examples
Adjectives Followed by Infinitives
Some common adjectives that are followed by infinitives include 'happy', 'excited', and 'eager'

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List some common adjectives that are followed by infinitives and give examples
Gerunds and Infinitives with Modal Verbs
Modal verbs like 'can', 'should', and 'must' are followed by the base form of a verb, either a gerund or an infinitive

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Explain how modal verbs are used with gerunds and infinitives and give examples
Gerunds and Infinitives in Passive Voice
Gerunds and infinitives can be used in passive voice by adding 'being' before the gerund or infinitive

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Explain how gerunds and infinitives can be used in passive voice and give examples
Gerunds and Infinitives in Conditional Sentences
Gerunds and infinitives can be used in conditional sentences with 'if' or 'unless'

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Explain how gerunds and infinitives can be used in conditional sentences and give examples
Practice: Gerunds or Infinitives?
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence

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Provide practice exercises for the students to complete individually or in groups
Practice: Modal Verbs
Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentence

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Provide practice exercises for the students to complete individually or in groups
Practice: Passive Voice
Rewrite the sentence in passive voice using the gerund or infinitive

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Provide practice exercises for the students to complete individually or in groups
Practice: Conditional Sentences
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the gerund or infinitive

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Provide practice exercises for the students to complete individually or in groups
Common Errors to Avoid
Avoid using a gerund after a verb that requires an infinitive, and avoid splitting an infinitive

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Explain some common errors that students should avoid when using gerunds and infinitives
Summary
Gerunds and infinitives are verb forms that can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs, and are used in certain grammatical structures

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Summarize the main points of the lesson and emphasize the learning objective
Further Resources
Provide links to online resources, textbooks, or other materials that can help students practice using gerunds and infinitives

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Give students additional resources to use outside of class
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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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.

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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.

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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.