Grammar II - Week 2 - Be Present and Past

Introduction: Hello and welcome to Week 2 of the course English Grammar II. In this course we will cover an intensive survey of a variety of grammar topics. The purpose of this blog is to facilitate our synchronous class activities and to serve as a record that you can refer back to for study purposes.

Today's Goals:

• Collaborate with your partners to complete a grammar study guide document to explain the present and past forms of the verb To Be in affirmatives, negatives, and questions.
• Complete some grammar practice exercises to clarify your understanding of the verb To Be.
• Discuss your many personal and professional identities.

Community Builder: Spin the Wheel and Make a Choice

Let's continue getting to know each other by playing this quick game. We'll spin the wheel and then you need to choose between to options. Briefly, say which one you prefer and why. You have to choose one!

Grammar Expansion: 

Click on your group link below and comple the exercises to review the grammar points for this week.

• Group 1: CLICK HERE
• Group 2: CLICK HERE

Collaborative Practice: 

Let's practice some of these concepts a bit more. Click your group link and follow the instructions in the document.

• Group 1: CLICK HERE
• Group 2: CLICK HERE
• Group 3: CLICK HERE

Communicative Activities: 

Click on your group link below and comple the exercises to review the grammar points for this week.

• Student A: CLICK HERE
• Student B: CLICK HERE

Group Discussion: Who am I?

The verb TO Be is very closely related to the concept of identity, how we see ourselves and the image we want to project to others. Consider the following prompts then write a message in the chat with some of your identities, past and present. 

• Who are you? What are some of your identities? What do they say about you? 
• What are some of your past identities? Why do you not identify with them anymore?

• Example: I am a man. I am a 90’s kid. I am a teacher. I am an immigrant. I’m a husband. I am a pizza lover! I'm a gamer. I was a skateboarder. I was a punk rocker. I was a movie addict!