The Passive - Speaking

The Passive
AT3
Speaking Activity
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The Passive
AT3
Speaking Activity

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Today's Agenda
- I can turn an active sentence to the passive
- I understand why we use the passive
- I can use the past simple to engage in speaking and use the passive 

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Give an example of a passive sentece:

Slide 3 - Open vraag

Turn this active sentence into the passive:
The police arrested the thief.

Slide 4 - Open vraag

Active or passive sentence:
She had written a book.
A
Active
B
Passive

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

A book had been written.
A
Active
B
Passive

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Why do we use the passive?
- to focus on the event/object/doer


Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Why do we use the passive?
A
we don’t know who did what the verb says
B
we don't care who did it
C
we do care, but focus is on the event
D
All of the above

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Task 1: Active or Passive Sort
Goal: 
- Sort which sentences are active or passive
Tips:
- Use the passive 'cheat sheet' handout for help.
How:
- Work in pairs
- 5 minutes

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Mr. Dessens has bought new shoes.
The student was hit by Mr. Dessens.
I was walking in the forest for hours.
The teacher was fired the other day.
Are you being discriminated against?
Have you ever stolen anything?
Active
Passive
Passive
Passive
Active
Active

Slide 11 - Sleepvraag

The thief was caught right after the robbery.
The student was hit by a green car.
I am walking in the forest right now.
My manager was fired the other day.
The cat was chased by the dog.
She broke up with me on Valentine's day.
Active
Passive
Passive
Passive
Active
Active

Slide 12 - Sleepvraag

Put the words in the correct order to make 1 Active and 1 Passive sentence.
the
problem
is
being
dealt
with
my
stolen
somebody
bicycle
has
new

Slide 13 - Sleepvraag

Recap
What makes a sentence active/passive?

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Task 2: Role-Play Script  (10min)
With your role-play cards, you are either the Accuser / Accused.
Accuser: Read the sentences and create a script focusing on the event (the passive). Ask the accused if they did what the card says.
_____________________________________________________________
Accused: Pretend that you did not do anything. Do not confess! Make them believe someone else did it.
YOU  WILL  ACT  THIS  OUT  IN  10  MINUTES!

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Task 3: Act it out! (5 min)
Role-play:
Act out your script between the accuser and accused.
Try your best to be very convincing.


3 groups will be chosen to present to the class!

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Present!
3 pairs will act it out. (2 minutes per pair)
- Did the accuser use passive sentences?
- Did the accused blame it on someone else and use the past simple to deny the allegations?
timer
2:00

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Pair 1: Was the focus on the event and using the passive?
😒🙁😐🙂😃

Slide 18 - Poll

Present!
3 pairs will act it out. (2 minutes per pair)
- Did the accuser use passive sentences?
- Did the accused blame it on someone else and use the past simple to deny the allegations?
timer
2:00

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Pair 2: Was the focus on the event and using the passive?
😒🙁😐🙂😃

Slide 20 - Poll

Present!
3 pairs will act it out. (2 minutes per pair)
- Did the accuser use passive sentences?
- Did the accused blame it on someone else and use the past simple to deny the allegations?
timer
2:00

Slide 21 - Tekstslide

Pair 3: Was the focus on the event and using the passive?
😒🙁😐🙂😃

Slide 22 - Poll

How well do you understand how to form the passive?
010

Slide 23 - Poll

What do you need more help with?

Slide 24 - Open vraag

Well done!

Slide 25 - Tekstslide

Next lesson:
Editing your essay and changing your active sentences to the passive!

Slide 26 - Tekstslide

Slide 27 - Tekstslide