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Grammar Space 2 - TG
Grammar Space 2 - TG
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Teachers Guide
Grammar Space 02
Grammar Point 2 Continue until all the students have had a chance to compete.
1. Similar to the previous page, this box introduces the units second grammar point.
Use the pictures to help you explain the difference between the indefinite articles
a and an and the definite article the. Tell the students that all singular nouns need
articles in front of them, and that a and an are used before unspecified objects or
people (with an coming before vowel sounds), while the is used before specific or
unique singular nouns. Leave these definitions on the board throughout the class
for easy reference.
Practice
1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
board and highlight them as necessary. the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
draw their attention to exercise A. Explain to the students that they need to fill in students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
the blanks with the correct articles, and then read through the sentences and pause student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
at the blanks for the students to yell out the correct answer. If too many students out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
yell out the wrong answer, explain why it is not correct. If you like, you can have the
class read the sentences aloud themselves after the exercise is finished. 2. For exercise A, tell the students that they need to complete the sentences with the
given nouns, and go through the first sentence on the board if necessary. Then have
4. The PLUS+ box to the right should be explained between exercises A and B. Have the students finish the exercise on their own. Call on different students to read the
one or more students read through the box, and then use previous examples
4. For exercise C, ask four students to come up to the board and write phrases
describing the objects in the pictures (ex. for picture #1, a student could write three
peaches, an orange, and five strawberries). When they are finished, go over
Extra Materials: Online Test and Workbook
the pictures and phrases as a class. Then tell the students to fill in the sentences
using the phrases and call on some students to read the sentences out loud. 1. If needed, you can use the online unit tests at www.ibuildandgrow.com (For Teachers
Test Sheets Grammar Grammar Space 2) at the end of class to assess how
much of the grammar the students have understood. Treat them like you would any
normal test to ensure the best assessment.
Nouns identify any words that your students may not understand. Then at the start of
class, post pictures or write simple definitions for the words on the side on the
board for the students to refer back to throughout the class.
Grammar Point 1
LESSON GUIDE 1. The box at the top of the page introduces the units first grammar point. Use the
charts and pictures to help you explain what count nouns and noncount nouns
Introduction are to the students. Tell them that count nouns are nouns that we can count with
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a numbers, but that noncount nouns (ex. liquids) cannot be counted with numbers.
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar as a review (nouns and Go over the expressions used to express the amounts of noncount nouns (ex. a
articles, ex. What do you see? while holding various classroom objects). piece of paper). Leave these explanations on the board throughout the class for
easy reference.
2. Each unit opens with simple sentences that show the use of the units grammar
points. Ask one or two students to read the sentences out loud for the class, and 2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
then write them on the board to refer to later. the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
4. For exercise B, go through the pictures first and ask different students to describe 5. The PLUS+ box to the right should be explained before exercise A. Have one or
them. Then have the students fill in the phrases with the correct noncount more students read through the box, and then use previous examples already on
measures. When the students are finished, have the class read the sentences the board to explain it.
aloud all together.
6. Extra Idea (optional):
Put pictures of noncount nouns on some flashcards. Make sure that there are
different numbers of the nouns on the cards. Start on one side of the room and
have a pair of students compete to describe the pictures using the noncount noun
measuring words (ex. three bowls of rice). Let the student who wins compete
against the next student, and the student who wins that competition compete
Grammar Point 2 against the next one, and so on. Continue until all the cards have been used.
1. Similar to the previous page, this box introduces the units second grammar point.
Explain the difference between some and any to the students. Tell them that some
is used in positive sentences and that any is used in questions and negative
sentences. Leave this explanation on the board throughout the class for easy
reference.
Practice
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
board and highlight them as necessary. make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
point, draw their attention to exercise A. Have the students write some and any methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
on different pieces of paper. Then tell them to read the sentences and circle the students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
correct word on their own. When they are finished, have all the students hold up student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
which word they think is best while the sentences are read out loud. out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
4. For exercise C, ask the students to thoroughly describe what they see in the picture.
Then have them fill in the sentences with the noncount noun measuring words from
the box. When everyone is finished, have the class read the sentences out loud all
together.
Extra Materials: Online Test and Workbook
1. If needed, you can use the online unit tests at www.ibuildandgrow.com (For Teachers
Test Sheets Grammar Grammar Space 2) at the end of class to assess how
much of the grammar the students have understood. Treat them like you would any
normal test to ensure the best assessment.
Grammar for Writing 2. It is recommended to assign the corresponding workbook unit as homework so the
1. Emphasize to the students that exercise A in this section ties the grammar they students can review what they have learned at home. However, you can also go
have learned into practical writing for the future. Call on different students to through the workbook in class if you would like to be present for additional grammar
describe the recipe pictures that they see, focusing on how many ingredients are in practice with the students.
each step. Then have the students fill in the blanks on their own from the noncount
noun measuring words in the box. When everyone is finished, have the students
read through the exercise out loud all together or in turns.
1. The students will learn about subject and object pronouns, possessive adjectives, groups for answers and write the best definitions on the board.
Grammar Point 2
1. Similar to the previous page, this box introduces the units second grammar point.
Use the chart and picture to help you explain what possessive adjectives and
possessive pronouns are to the students. Tell them that possessive adjectives
Practice
describe who a person, animal, place, or thing belongs to (ex. my, his, their, 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
etc.), and that possessive pronouns replace possessive adjectives and their nouns and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
(ex. mine, yours, hers, etc.). Leave these definitions on the board throughout make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
the class for easy reference. the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
board and highlight them as necessary. student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point,
draw their attention to exercise A. Tell the students that they need to complete 2. For exercise A, put the students in pairs and explain that they need to complete
the sentences with the correct possessive adjectives, and demonstrate the first the dialogues with the possessive pronouns and possessive adjectives of the given
problem on the board. Have the students finish the rest of the problems on their subjects. Demonstrate the first dialogue on the board if needed. Then have the
own. Then call on individual students to read them aloud. students finish and practice the rest of the dialogues together. If you want, you can
have some pairs perform the dialogues in front of the class.
4. For exercise B, have individual students read the starting sentences out loud,
but tell the entire class to yell out the possessive pronouns that can replace the 3. For exercise B, tell the students to underline the subjects and objects in each
Unit Objectives:
1. The students will learn about subjects, predicates, objects, and complements.
2. The students will complete simple exercises to familiarize themselves with the key
grammar points. Grammar Point 1
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar
1. Use the chart and pictures to help you explain what subjects and predicates are
points.
to the students. Write on the board that a subject is who or what the sentence is
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting.
about (ex. I, She, They, The boy, etc.) and that predicates are everything else
after the subject (ex. She goes home.). Leave these explanations on the board
throughout the class for easy reference.
LESSON GUIDE 2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
Introduction possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar as a review (pronouns and
possessives, ex. Whose is this?). 3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the grammar point, draw their
attention to exercise A. Explain to the students that they need to divide the subjects
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, and predicates of the sentences with slashes (/). Have five students write the
and then write them on the board to refer to later. sentences on the board for you. Then go through each sentence on the board and
ask different students what the subjects are, what the predicates are, and where
3. Scan the unit before class and identify any words that your students may not the slashes should go.
understand. Then at the start of class, post pictures or write simple definitions of
the words on the side on the board for the students to refer back to throughout the
class.
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the charts to help you explain more about predicates,
Practice
objects, and complements. Write on the board that predicates must have at least 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
one verb. Also write that an object is the person or thing that receives the action of and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
a verb (ex. Jeff listens to the CD.) and that a complement gives more information make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
about the subject, usually after the verb be (ex. Anita is a funny person.). Leave the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
these explanations on the board throughout the class for easy reference. the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
board and highlight them as necessary. out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, 2. For exercise A, have the students write the numbers 1, 2, and 3 on small pieces
draw their attention to exercise A. Show them how to identify verbs and underline of paper. Then call on different students to read each sentence without putting the
predicates on the board. Then ask different students to come to the board and write verb in while the rest of the class holds up which number they think should have the
a sentence each with the verb circled and the predicate underlined while the rest of verb. After you give the answer for each sentence, have the class read through it all
the students work on the exercise on their own. together.
4. For exercise B, put the students into pairs and tell them to work together to circle 3. For exercise B, ask different students to write the exercises sentences on the
the verbs and identify the parts of each sentences predicate. Go through the board. Then go through each sentence as a class and have the students yell out
example on the board if necessary, making sure the students understand all the together whether the underlined parts are objects, complements, adverbs, and/or
grammar terms involved in the exercise. When the students are finished, call on prepositional phrases. You may have to briefly explain that adverbs describe verbs
different pairs to give you their answers. and prepositional phrases describe place directions to the students. Then have the
2. For exercise B, tell the students to write the number of each underlined phrase in
the box that matches its sentence part type. After you check the answers, have the
students read through the paragraph all together.
The Verb Be 4. Extra Idea for Vocabulary Practice (optional): Word Lottery
Prepare small slips of paper with any vocabulary words from this unit written on
them. Put them in a hat or bowl. Have a student come to the front of the class and
pull out a word. Tell the student to read the word out loud and use it in a sentence.
Repeat until all the words have been used.
Unit Objectives:
1. The students will learn about making positive sentences, negative sentences, and
yes/no questions in the present and past simple with the verb be.
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key
grammar points. Grammar Point 1
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar
1. Use the charts and picture to help you explain to the students that the verb be in
points.
the present simple tells who, what, or where the subject is (ex. The students are
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting.
hungry.). Also, explain that the students just need to put not after the verb be
to make negative sentences (ex. I am not sleepy.), and that they should put be
before subjects to make yes/no questions (ex. Is he happy?). Finally, point out
that is and are can be written as s and re after subjects, and that is not and are
LESSON GUIDE not can be shortened to isnt and arent. Leave these explanations on the board
throughout the class.
Introduction
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and give each student a 2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
sentence. Tell them to identify the parts of speech in it using the previous lessons the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
grammar as a review (subjects, predicates, objects, and complements). possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class,
and then write them on the board to refer to later. 3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the grammar point, draw their
attention to exercise A. Explain to the students that they need to fill in the blanks
3. Scan the unit before class and identify any words that your students may not with the verb be either positively or negatively as indicated. If necessary, do the first
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the charts to help you explain how the verb be in the
past simple tells about how or where the subject was in the past (ex. She was
tired.). Point out that making negative sentences and questions with the verb
be has the same rules as the present simple. Also, explain to the students that
Practice
was and were cannot be shortened after subjects, but that was not and were not 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
can be shortened into wasnt and werent. Leave these explanations on the board and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
throughout the class for easy reference. make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
board and highlight them as necessary. students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
draw their attention to exercise A. Have several students describe the pictures
thoroughly. Then explain to the students that they need to fill in the sentences with 2. For exercise A, tell the students to circle the correct word in each sentence, and
was, were, wasnt, and werent, and demonstrate the first problem on the board. Call then call on different students to read the sentences out loud.
on several students to read through the sentences out loud to check them.
3. For exercise B, put the students into pairs and have them complete the dialogues
4. For exercise B, put the students into pairs and tell them to complete the dialogues together in the present or past simple using the verb be. After they have finished,
together in the past simple. If necessary, demonstrate how to complete the first tell them to practice the dialogues together, making sure to switch roles so that they
1. The students will learn about making positive sentences, negative sentences, and or hat and show it to the other student. Split the board into two halves, and have
yes/no questions in the present simple. the students draw pictures that will help their teams guess the word (no letters or
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key numbers allowed). The team that guesses the word first gets a point. Repeat until
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar
points.
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting.
Grammar Point 1
LESSON GUIDE 1. Use the charts and pictures to help you explain the present simple to the students.
Write on the board that the present simple tells about facts, habits, or what is
Introduction happening now (ex. He listens to music.). Point out that do not (dont) or does not
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a (doesnt) come before the base form of the verb in negative sentences. Last, go
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar as a review (present and through the basic rules of spelling for most verbs in the third-person singular. Leave
past simple of the verb be, ex. Are you hungry?). these explanations on the board throughout the class for easy reference.
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, 2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
and then write them on the board to refer to later. the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the chart to help you explain to the students how to
make yes/no questions in the present simple (ex. Do you like sports?). Write on
Practice
the board that they just need to put do or does before the subject and base verb to 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
make yes/no questions. Leave this explanation on the board throughout the class and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
for easy reference. make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
board and highlight them as necessary. students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
draw their attention to exercise A. Explain that they need to make questions out of
the given sentences, and demonstrate how to do the first problem on the board. 2. For exercise A, ask five volunteers to come to the board (or simply call on some
Then have the students finish the rest on their own. Have the class as a whole ask students) and change the sentences you give them into negative sentences if they
the questions and answer them with the previous sentences. are positive or vice versa. If you like, tell them that the fastest one will get a small
prize (ex. one or two pieces of candy).
4. For exercise B, put the students into pairs and tell them to complete the dialogues
together. Then have them practice the dialogues, making sure to switch roles so
4. For exercise C, have the students choose partners out of a hat and complete
the dialogues together in the present simple. Then have each pair practice the
dialogues, making sure to switch roles so that both students have a chance to
Extra Materials: Online Test and Workbook
speak both questions and answers. If you like, you can have some pairs present
1. If needed, you can use the online unit tests at www.ibuildandgrow.com (For Teachers
the dialogues to the class.
Test Sheets Grammar Grammar Space 2) at the end of class to assess how
much of the grammar the students have understood. Treat them like you would any
normal test to ensure the best assessment.
1. The students will learn about making positive sentences, negative sentences, and front and pull out one piece of paper. Tell them to read the sentence out loud and
yes/no questions in the present continuous. guess what the correct word for the blank is.
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key
grammar points.
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar
points.
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting.
Grammar Point 1
1. Use the charts to help you explain the present continuous to the students. Write on
the board that the present continuous is for actions happening right now, around
LESSON GUIDE now, or in the near future (ex. I am reading.). Explain that to make this tense, the
students just have to use the verb be with another verbs base form + ing, and that
Introduction to make negative sentences in the present continuous they just have to add not
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a after the verb be (ex. I am not reading.). Leave these explanations on the board
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar points as a review (present throughout the class for easy reference.
simple, ex. Do you play computer games?).
2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
and then write them on the board to refer to later. possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
Practice
Grammar Point 2 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
1. Like the previous page, use the chart to help you explain how to make yes/no and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
questions in the present continuous. Write on the board that the students need make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
to place the verb be in front of the subjects to make these questions (ex. Is he the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
making dinner?) and after the subjects to give their answers (ex. Yes, he is.). the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
Leave this explanation on the board throughout the class for easy reference. methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
board and highlight them as necessary.
2. For exercise A, tell the students that they need to complete the sentences in
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, the same way that they did with exercise A on p. 30. Then call on one student to
draw their attention to exercise A. Put the students into pairs and have them read through the first sentence. Let them choose the next student to answer, who
complete the dialogues together. When they are finished, have them practice the chooses the next student, and so on.
dialogues, switch roles, and repeat them.
4. For exercise C, have the students choose new partners out of a hat or bag and
complete the dialogues together. When they are finished, have them practice the
Extra Materials: Online Test and Workbook
dialogues twice through with the students switching roles for the second time. Then
1. If needed, you can use the online unit tests at www.ibuildandgrow.com (For Teachers
have all the girls read the questions and all the boys give the answers as a class.
Test Sheets Grammar Grammar Space 2) at the end of class to assess how
much of the grammar the students have understood. Treat them like you would any
normal test to ensure the best assessment.
1. The students will learn about how to use must, must not, have to, and dont have to. The students can call out (or write on the board) things like home, natural,
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key man-made, artificial, forest, land, sea, etc. for you to write on the board
grammar points. under the keyword. Another option is to have the students come to the board and
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar write as many related words that they can think of themselves. Continue the activity
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting.
LESSON GUIDE
Grammar Point 1
Introduction 1. Use the chart and pictures to help you explain what must and must not are to the
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a students. Write on the board that must indicates something is necessary to do,
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar points as a review (present while must not (mustnt) indicates an action that is prohibited (ex. You must do
continuous, ex. What are you doing now?). your homework. You must not fall asleep in class.). Leave these definitions on
the board throughout the class for easy reference.
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class,
and then write them on the board to refer to later. 2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
4. For exercise B, go through the pictures thoroughly with the students until they 5. Extra Idea (optional):
understand what each sign means. Then tell them to fill in the blanks with must, Start on one end of the room and have a student give a simple command to the
mustnt, and the correct verbs. Have the students complete the exercise on their next student using must or have to (ex. You must/have to draw a picture.). That
own, and then have the class read the sentences all together when everyone is student then has to do the action, but afterwards they get to tell the next student
finished. a simple command. That student does the action, gives a command to the next
student, and so on. If you like, after the first round you can start the exercise over,
but instead have each student who gives a command cancel it quickly using dont
have to before the student has a chance to do it (ex. You have to draw a picture.
You dont have to draw a picture.).
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the charts and pictures to help you explain what have
to and dont have to are to the students. Write on the board that have to is a
synonym to must showing necessity (ex. I have to do the dishes.). Then write that
dont have to indicates that an action is not necessary (ex. You dont have to wait
Practice
for me.). Make sure to also point out the third-person singular forms has to and 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
doesnt have to. Leave these explanations on the board throughout the class for and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
easy reference. make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
board and highlight them as necessary. students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
draw their attention to exercise A. Explain to the students that they need to circle
the correct words to complete each sentence. Then have different students read
through the sentences, but when they reach the word options have all the students
4. For exercise C, call on a student to read through the first sentence, but have all the
Extra Materials: Online Test and Workbook
students fill in the blank with what they think the answer is. Then have that student
1. If needed, you can use the online unit tests at www.ibuildandgrow.com (For Teachers
pick the next student, who picks the next one, and so on.
Test Sheets Grammar Grammar Space 2) at the end of class to assess how
much of the grammar the students have understood. Treat them like you would any
normal test to ensure the best assessment.
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the grammar point, draw their
attention to exercise A. Have them look at the verbs on the left and say their past
tense forms after you say each base verb. Then have the students complete the
Grammar Point 2 winning team a small prize (ex. one or two pieces of candy each).
1. Like the previous page, use the chart to help you explain how to make yes/no
questions in the past simple to the students. Write on the board that all they have
to do is put did before the subject and base form of the verb to make questions,
and put did or did not (didnt) after the subjects in the answers (ex. Did you have
fun yesterday? Yes, I did.). Leave these explanations on the board throughout the
class for easy reference.
Practice
1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
board and highlight them as necessary. the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
draw their attention to exercise A. Demonstrate on the board how to change the first students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
sentence into a question, and then have the students finish the rest of the exercise student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
on their own. Then check the exercise by having one side of the class ask the new out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
questions for the other side to answer using the sentences.
2. For exercise A, have the students look at the verbs on the left and say their past
tense forms after you say each base verb. Then have the students complete the
sentences in the past simple and call on different students to read them out loud.
4. For exercise C, have the students choose new partners out of a hat and complete
the dialogues together. Explain that the underlined words in the answers tell them
what verb to use in the question. When they are finished, have them practice the
dialogues, switch roles, and practice them again. If you like, you can ask several
pairs to present the dialogues to the class.
Extra Materials: Online Test and Workbook
1. If needed, you can use the online unit tests at www.ibuildandgrow.com (For Teachers
Test Sheets Grammar Grammar Space 2) at the end of class to assess how
much of the grammar the students have understood. Treat them like you would any
normal test to ensure the best assessment.
Grammar for Writing 2. It is recommended to assign the corresponding workbook unit as homework so the
1. Emphasize to the students that exercise A in this section ties the grammar they students can review what they have learned at home. However, you can also go
have learned into practical writing for the future. Go over the checklist thoroughly through the workbook in class if you would like to be present for additional grammar
until the students understand the information on it. Then have the students fill in practice with the students.
the blanks on their own using that information. When everyone is finished, have the
students read through the exercise out loud in pairs.
1. The students will learn about making positive sentences, negative sentences, and each team. On your signal, have the students whisper the message down the line
yes/no questions in the past continuous. until it gets to the last student for each team. Those students must then write the
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key correct word on the blackboard. Whoever writes the correct word first wins a point
grammar points. for their team. Continue the game until all the words have been used.
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar
points.
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting.
Grammar Point 1
LESSON GUIDE 1. Use the charts and picture to help you explain what the past continuous is to the
students. Write on the board that the past continuous tells about actions happening
Introduction at a specific time in the past (ex. At 8:00, I was doing my homework.). Explain
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a that the students need to use was/were + ing after a verb to make this tense. If
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar points as a review (past necessary, you may need to review the spelling rules for putting ing on a verb (see
simple, ex. Did you brush your teeth last night?). p. 30). Also, point out that the students should use was not (wasnt) or were not
(werent) to make negative past continuous sentences. Leave these explanations on
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, the board throughout the class for easy reference.
and then write them on the board to refer to later.
2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
Practice
Grammar Point 2 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
1. Like the previous page, use the chart to help you explain how to make yes/no and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
questions in the past continuous to the students. Write on the board that the make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
students need to put was/were before the subject to make these questions, but the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
that they need to put was/were after the subject to make the answers (ex. Were the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
the boys playing soccer? Yes, they were.). Leave this explanation on the board methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
throughout the class for easy reference. students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the
board and highlight them as necessary.
3. For exercise C, ask a couple of students to describe the picture thoroughly. Then
Extra Materials: Online Test and Workbook
have the students draw partners out of a hat or bag and complete the questions
1. If needed, you can use the online unit tests at www.ibuildandgrow.com (For Teachers
and answers together. When they are finished, have them practice the dialogues,
Test Sheets Grammar Grammar Space 2) at the end of class to assess how
switch roles, and practice them again. If you like, you can call on some pairs to
much of the grammar the students have understood. Treat them like you would any
present the dialogues to the class.
normal test to ensure the best assessment.
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, 2. For exercise A, put the students into pairs and have them complete the questions
draw their attention to exercise A. Tell them to look at the underlined parts of the using the underlined parts of the answers as clues. If necessary, demonstrate the
answers to figure out whether to complete the questions with what or where. Then first question on the board as an example. Make sure the students practice the
call on different pairs of students to read through the dialogues, but have everyone dialogues after they finish completing them.
yell out the answer at the start of each question.
3. For exercise B, keep the students in their pairs and have them complete the
4. For exercise B, have the boys read questions 1 and 3 for the girls to answer, and dialogues on their own. Again, have them practice the dialogues together. If you like,
vice versa for questions 2 and 4. As each group reads the answers, tell them to you can ask some pairs to present the dialogues to the class.
circle the phrases that they think best complete them.
1. The students will learn about using will and be going to in the future simple.
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key
grammar points.
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar
points.
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting. Grammar Point 1
1. Use the charts and picture to help you explain what the future simple is to the
students. Write on the board that will is used to talk about future predictions,
promises, and decisions (ex. We will go to the party.). Explain that you put will
LESSON GUIDE before the root verb to make positive future simple sentences and will not (wont)
before the root verb to make negative future simple sentences. Like usual, will/
Introduction wont come before sentence subjects in yes/no questions and after the subjects in
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a the answers. Leave these explanations on the board throughout the class for easy
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar points as a review reference.
(information questions, ex. What were you doing at 7:00 last night?).
2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
and then write them on the board to refer to later. possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
3. Scan the unit before class and identify any words that your students may not
understand. Then at the start of class, post pictures or write simple definitions of 3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the grammar point, draw
the words on the side on the board for the students to refer back to throughout the their attention to exercise A. Demonstrate on the board how to complete the first
class. problem in the future simple, and then have the students complete the rest of the
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the charts and picture to help you explain how to use
be going to in the future. Write on the board that be going to expresses predictions
and plans (ex. I am going to go to the store.). Explain that the students can just
conjugate be going to after a subject to make positive sentences, or put not after
Practice
be to make negative sentences (ex. He is not going to go with me.). Make sure 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
that the students know that the normal contraction rules apply for be (not) going to. and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
Leave these explanations on the board throughout the class for easy reference. make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
board and highlight them as necessary. students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
draw their attention to exercise A. Give the students a little bit of time to match up
the sentences, and then have one half of the room read the first sentences and the 2. For exercise A, call on one student to read through the first problem, but tell the
other half read the second sentences. whole class to yell out whether they think will or wont should be used to fill in the
blank when the student gets to it. Then let the student choose the next student who
has to read, who chooses the next one after they are finished, and so on.
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the chart and pictures to help you explain the
prepositions of time before, after, during, and for to the students. Write on the board
that during indicates something that happens at that time, and that for indicates
Practice
how long something happened. Leave these explanations on the board throughout
the class for easy reference. 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
board and highlight them as necessary. the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
draw their attention to exercise A. Ask several students to thoroughly describe the student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
pictures. Then have the students complete the sentences with before or after. Have out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
the class read the sentences out loud all together when everyone is finished.
2. For exercise A, tell the students to use the pieces of paper with at, on, in, and X
4. For exercise B, ask several students to read through the sentences. Tell the on them from an earlier exercise to vote on which answer is best while individual
students to write during and for on pieces of paper and hold them up to indicate students read through the sentences. If too many students vote for a wrong answer,
which answers the students think should go in the blanks. If you like, you can have explain why the correct answer is better for that sentence.
the class read the sentences out loud all together after everyone has finished.
3. For exercise B, put the students into pairs and have them complete the dialogues
together. When they are finished, make sure that they practice through the dialogues
with both students in each role at least once. If you like, you can ask several pairs
and Movement 4. Extra Activity for Vocabulary Practice (optional): Board Race
Cover up the vocabulary words and their definitions on the board. Divide the
students into teams and have one person from each team come up to the board in
an allotted space. Have the students at the board write the keyword or phrase from
the definition you state. The first student to write the keyword or phrase correctly
gets a point for their team and then sits back down as their team changes writers.
Continue until all the keywords have been used. The team with the most points gets
Unit Objectives: a prize (ex. a piece of candy each).
1. The students will learn about how to use prepositions of place and movement.
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key
grammar points.
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar
points.
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting. Grammar Point 1
1. Use the pictures to help you explain what prepositions of place are to the students.
Draw more pictures on the board to demonstrate how the different prepositions
describe the locations of objects (ex. on, in, at, above, etc.). Leave these
LESSON GUIDE pictures on the board throughout the class for easy reference.
Introduction 2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar points as a review possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
(prepositions of time, ex. When do you eat breakfast?). to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, 3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the grammar point, draw their
and then write them on the board to refer to later. attention to exercise A. Ask one or two students to thoroughly describe the picture.
Then have the students complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. Have
3. Scan the unit before class and identify any words that your students may not the entire class read through the exercise out loud to check it.
understand. Then at the start of class, post pictures or write simple definitions of
Practice
Grammar Point 2 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
1. Like the previous page, use the pictures to help you explain what prepositions of and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
movement are to the students. Draw more pictures on the board to help explain all make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
the different prepositions that this unit covers (ex. to, from, into, etc.). Make the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
sure to point out that prepositions of movement show the movement to and from the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
a place while prepositions of place just show location. Leave the pictures on the methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
board throughout the class for easy reference. students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the
board and highlight them as necessary. 2. For exercise A, have several students describe the pictures thoroughly. Then have
the students complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. Call on different
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, students to read through the sentences when everyone is done.
draw their attention to exercise A. Go through each sentence as a class and take
votes from the students on which prepositions they think best complete the blanks. 3. For exercise B, put the students into pairs and have them match the sentences
If a lot of students vote for the wrong preposition, explain why it is not correct. together. Then have one student in each pair read the sentence on the left and the
other student follow up with its matching sentence on the right.
4. For exercise B, give the students a little bit of time to complete the sentences using
the words in the box, and then have them read the sentences out loud all together. 4. For exercise C, give the students a little bit of time to complete the sentences with
Introduction 2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar points as a review possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
(prepositions of place and movement, ex. Where is the ?). to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, 3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the grammar point, draw
and then write them on the board to refer to later. their attention to exercise A. Explain to the students that they need to circle the
adjectives and underline the words that the adjectives describe. Go over the
3. Scan the unit before class and identify any words that your students may not example on the board with them so that they understand the instructions. Then
understand. Then at the start of class, post pictures or write simple definitions of have the students finish the exercises on their own and check them together.
the words on the side on the board for the students to refer back to throughout the
class.
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the chart and pictures to help you explain what
comparatives and superlatives are to the students. Write on the board that
Practice
comparatives compare two people or things by adding er or more to adjectives with 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
than afterward (ex. Joey is taller than Cheryl. Our class has more fun than the and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
other class.). Then write that superlatives compares three or more people or things make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
by adding est or most to an adjective with the before it (ex. I am the smartest the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
person here. Science is the most difficult subject for me.). Make sure to go over the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
the spelling rules for comparatives and superlatives that are covered in the chart. methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
Leave these explanations on the board throughout the class for easy reference. students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the
board and highlight them as necessary. 2. For exercise A, ask four volunteers to come to the board, and tell them that the
fastest student to correctly make the comparative sentence that you assign them
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, will get a small prize (ex. one or two pieces of candy). After the competition, check
draw their attention to exercise A. Go through the adjectives on the left and have the sentences on the board as a class.
the students say the comparative form when you say the base adjective. Then have
them use these comparative forms to complete the sentences. 3. For exercise B, tell the students that they need to complete the sentences with the
superlatives of the adjectives that are given. Demonstrate the first one on the board
4. For exercise B, give the students a little bit of time to circle all the correct words in if necessary. Then have the students complete the rest on their own, and have the
the sentences. Then have them vote on which phrase is better for each sentence. If class read them out loud all together to check them.
Unit Objectives:
1. The students will learn about adverbs, comparative adverbs, and superlative
adverbs.
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key
grammar points. Grammar Point 1
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar
1. Use the chart and pictures to help you explain what adverbs are to the students.
points.
Write on the board that adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs (ex.
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting.
He runs quickly.). Go over the spelling rules of regular adverbs as well as irregular
adverbs so that the students understand that most adverbs are formed by adding
ly to adjectives, but that adjectives already ending in y get ily while adjectives
ending in le just take away e and add y. Leave these explanations on the board
LESSON GUIDE throughout the class for easy reference.
Introduction 2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar points as a review possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
(adjectives, comparatives, and superlatives, ex. Which is more delicious, bacon or to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
cake?).
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the grammar point, draw their
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, attention to exercise A. Have the students look at the adjectives on the left and
and then write them on the board to refer to later. say their adverb forms when you say their base forms. Then have them complete
the sentences with the adverb forms, and call on students to read through the
3. Scan the unit before class and identify any words that your students may not sentences out loud.
understand. Then at the start of class, post pictures or write simple definitions of
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the chart and picture to help you explain what
comparative adverbs and superlative adverbs are to the students. Write on the
board that comparative adverbs compare the actions of two people or things, while
superlative adverbs compare the actions of three people or things (ex. You run
more slowly than Matt. I run the slowest of us all.). Explain to the students that
Practice
most comparative adverbs need more before them and than after them, and that 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
most superlative adverbs need the most before them. Leave these explanations on and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
the board throughout the class for easy reference. make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
board and highlight them as necessary. students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
draw their attention to exercise A. Explain to the students that they need to write
the comparatives and superlatives of the given adverbs. Then have the students 2. For exercise A, tell the students to complete the sentences with adverbs, and
complete the exercise on their own, and call the fastest students up to the board to demonstrate the first sentence on the board if necessary. For exercise B, tell the
write their answers up there. students to complete the sentences with comparative and superlative adverbs,
also demonstrating the first sentence on the board if necessary. Then assign up to
4. For exercise B, give the students a little bit of time to circle the correct words in 13 students each a sentence from exercise A or B, and have them write the whole
the sentences. Then have the two sides of the room alternate reading through the sentence on the board with the correct adverb included. Then go through and check
sentences out loud. all the sentences after the students have finished writing them on the board.
Unit Objectives:
1. The students will learn how to use conjunctions properly.
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key
grammar points.
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar Grammar Point 1
points.
1. Use the chart to help you explain what the conjunctions and, but, or, and so are
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting.
to the students. Write on the board that conjunctions connect ideas together, and
then go over the different functions of the conjunctions in this grammar point. Leave
these explanations on the board throughout the class for easy reference.
LESSON GUIDE 2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
Introduction possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar points as a review (adverbs,
comparative adverbs, and superlative adverbs, ex. Who sings better, or 3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the grammar point, draw their
?). attention to exercise A. Explain to the students that they need to match the two
halves of the sentences through the correct conjunctions. If necessary, go through
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, the first sentence on the board as a class and/or put the students into pairs to
and then write them on the board to refer to later. work together. When everyone is finished, have them all read the sentences out
loud together.
3. Scan the unit before class and identify any words that your students may not
understand. Then at the start of class, post pictures or write simple definitions of
the words on the side on the board for the students to refer back to throughout the
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the chart to help you explain what the conjunctions
when, because, and if are to the students. Write on the board that these
conjunctions give information about times, reasons, and conditions, and go over
Practice
each of their functions. Also, point out that these conjunctions can either start 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
sentences or connect two clauses in the middle of sentences. Leave these and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
explanations on the board throughout the class for easy reference. make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
board and highlight them as necessary. students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
draw their attention to exercise A. Tell the students to match the sentence halves
together to complete them, and then have the class read the sentences out loud all 2. For exercise A, put the students into pairs and have them complete the sentences
at once. together with the conjunctions in the box. Then call on different pairs of students to
read the sentences together out loud.
4. For exercise B, give the students a little bit of time to go through the sentences and
circle which words they think are correct. Then have them write because, when, and 3. For exercise B, have the students match the sentence halves on their own. Then
if on small pieces of paper and hold them up to vote on which conjunctions best have the girls and boys alternate reading the sentences out loud.
complete the sentences while different students read through them.
4. For exercise C, demonstrate on the board how to combine the first two sentences
together into the third sentence using one of the conjunctions from the box. Then
1. The students will learn about gerunds and how to use them as subjects, keyword is. Continue until all the situations have been performed.
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the charts to help you explain how gerunds can be
used as objects to the students (ex. He enjoys playing the guitar.). Point out that
there can sometimes be a preposition before the gerund as well. Leave these
Practice
explanations on the board throughout the class for easy reference. 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
board and highlight them as necessary. the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
draw their attention to exercise A. Have several students describe the pictures in student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
detail, and tell the students to match the sentence halves together. Have the class out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
read the sentences out loud all together when they are done.
2. For exercise A, have several students describe the pictures. Then have the students
4. For exercise B, have different students read through the sentences, but tell all complete the sentences with the gerund forms of the given phrases. If necessary,
the students to say which word they think best completes the sentence when the demonstrate how to do the first problem on the board. Then have the class read the
student gets to the word options. If too many students say the wrong word, go over sentences out loud all together.
why it is not correct on the board.
3. For exercise B, put the students into pairs and have them complete the dialogues
together. When they are finished, have them practice the dialogues, switch roles,
and practice the dialogues again. If you like, you can have several pairs perform the
2. For exercise B, tell the students that they need to identify each underlined phrase
as a subject gerund, complement gerund, or object gerund by writing its number in
the appropriate box. If necessary, go through the entire paragraph as a class and
have the students as a group decide on the function of each gerund.
Grammar Point 2
1. Like the previous page, use the charts to help you explain how to use infinitives as
objects to the students. Write on the board that some verbs often take infinitives as
objects after them (ex. want, hope, need, etc.), and that others can take either
Practice
infinitives or gerunds (ex. like, love, hate, etc.). Leave these explanations on 1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
the board throughout the class for easy reference. and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
board and highlight them as necessary. methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
draw their attention to exercise A. Have the students write the numbers 1, 2, and out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
3 on pieces of paper, and tell them to hold them up to vote on where to put check
marks indicating where to should go in the sentences that individual students read 2. For exercise A, go through the example on the board to show the students how to
aloud. change the simple sentence on the left to the fuller sentence with an infinitive on
the right. Then call five volunteers up to the board, and have them each write out
the sentence that you give them. If you like, you can make it a competition with a
4. For exercise C, demonstrate how to complete the first sentence on the board with
an infinitive phrase after the first given verb. Then have the students finish the rest
of the exercise on their own. Call on one student to read through the first sentence.
Then let them choose the next student to read, who chooses the next student, and
Extra Materials: Online Test and Workbook
so on.
1. If needed, you can use the online unit tests at www.ibuildandgrow.com (For Teachers
Test Sheets Grammar Grammar Space 2) at the end of class to assess how
much of the grammar the students have understood. Treat them like you would any
normal test to ensure the best assessment.
2. For exercise B, tell the students to identify the underlined phrases as object
infinitives or complement infinitives by writing their numbers in the boxes below.
If necessary, go through the paragraph as a class to avoid any confusion by the
students.
Unit Objectives:
1. The students will learn about using infinitives as subjects and adverbs.
2. The students will complete exercises to familiarize themselves with the key
grammar points.
3. The students will identify and correct simple mistakes related to the key grammar Grammar Point 1
points.
1. Use the chart and picture to help you explain how to use infinitives as subjects
4. The students will apply their new grammar knowledge in a practical setting.
to the students. Write on the board that infinitives can be the subjects of
sentences when they are at the end of a sentence started by it (ex. It is nice to
get presents.). Leave this explanation on the board throughout the class for easy
reference.
LESSON GUIDE
2. Give the students as many simple examples as necessary for them to understand
Introduction the grammar point. Make sure to write these on the board using different colors, if
1. Before starting the days lesson, go around the room and ask each student a possible, to highlight the different parts of the sentences. You can ask the students
question to answer using the previous lessons grammar points as a review to give you example topics to make this portion of the lesson more interactive.
(infinitives, ex. What do you like to do after school?).
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the grammar point, draw their
2. Ask one or two students to read the sentences under the title out loud for the class, attention to exercise A. Ask six students to write the sentences on the board for
and then write them on the board to refer to later. you, and then ask six different students to underline the subject infinitives in them.
After they have finished, point out to the students that the infinitives all start with to
3. Scan the unit before class and identify any words that your students may not and go to the end of the sentence.
understand. Then at the start of class, post pictures or write simple definitions of
the words on the side on the board for the students to refer back to throughout the
class.
5. The PLUS+ box to the right can be explained at your own discretion between
exercises A and B or after both exercises. Have one or more students read through
the box and then use previous examples already on the board to explain it.
Practice
1. As you work through the additional practice exercises, walk around the classroom
and encourage the students to ask you questions if they ever get confused. Also,
make sure to always check each exercise and explain any common errors so that
Grammar Point 2 the students can correct their answers and learn from their mistakes. Finally, vary
1. Like the previous page, use the chart to help you explain how to use infinitives as the way you elicit answers from the students to keep the class interesting. Some
adverbs to the students. Write on the board that infinitives can be adverbs when methods for this are to call on students at random, go around the room so that
they give the purpose of the verb before them (ex. We watch movies to have fun.). students take turns answering, have the class answer all together, have each
Leave this explanation on the board throughout the class for easy reference. student who answers designate the next person to answer, and to read sentences
out loud yourself while the students yell out answers as fast as possible.
2. Also similar to the previous page, give the students as many simple examples as
necessary for them to understand the grammar point. Again, write them on the 2. For exercise A, have a few students describe the pictures. Then demonstrate how
board and highlight them as necessary. to complete the first sentence with a verb from the first box and an infinitive from
the second box. Tell the students to finish the rest of the exercise on their own, and
3. When you feel that the students have a good grasp of the second grammar point, then have the class read the sentences out loud all together.
draw their attention to exercise A. Have the students match the two sides of the
sentences together. Then have the girls read the first parts of the sentences for the 3. For exercise B, tell the students that the fastest person to correctly complete the
boys to complete with the second parts. sentences with infinitives of the phrases in the boxes will get a prize (ex. a cookie).
Call on different students to read the sentences out loud when everyone is finished.
4. For exercise B, have a few students describe the pictures. Then have the students
complete the sentences with infinitive forms of the verbs in the box. Call on different
students to read through the sentences out loud when everyone is finished.
2. For exercise B, tell the students that they need to identify the underlined phrases
as subjects or adverbs by writing their numbers in the correct boxes below. If
necessary, go through the paragraph as a class to prevent any confusion among the
students.
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