TENSE-

“WILL”

K E R R I D O N A H U E

W I L K E S U N I V E R S I T Y

G R A M M A R L E S S O N

OBJECTIVE:• Students will write present tense interrogative sentences

WIDA Can Do Descriptors:• Complete pattern sentences

• For grades 6-8

• Level 2-beginning

Materials: • PowerPoint

• White board markers

• Pencils

• Paper

ANTICIPATORY SET

Brainstorm as many words in the future that you

can and have them write them all down.

Future WordsTomorro

w

Next

week

Next

year

In a

weeklater

PROCEDURE

Direct Instruction:

Explain to students:

Future tense is often accompanied with the word

“will”

Unless it is being used to talk about “will power”

(mental strength to persevere)

PROCEDURE CONTINUED

Put the following “will questions” on the board:

-What will you do tomorrow?

-Will she go on the date?

-What will we eat for dinner?

-Why will you skip school tomorrow?

-Will you always have money?

Ask your students what the common theme of these sentences is.

Ask them when these sentences are happening (past, present, or

future).

SIMPLE FUTURE

Next week

Tomorrow

In 3 days

(etc.)

To express a PREDICTION

Example:

I will study tomorrow.

X

PRACTICE!

What Will You Do Tomorrow?

Students will practice answering the question stated below

PROCEDURE CONTINUED

Write questions using the following words:

1. (you / ask / him)

2. (Jenny / lock / the door)

3. (what / they / eat)

4. (it / rain)

5. (the teacher / test / our English)

6. (when / she / be / back)

7. (who / drive / us / into town)

8. (where / we / meet)

9. (when / I / be / famous)

10. (what / you / do)

Guided practice: Complete the first three together.

Independent Practice: Complete the rest independently

Assessment: Check for understanding