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American Big Picture B1
American Big Picture B1
American Big Picture B1
PICTURE B1
UNIT 1
Topic: Present simple for general truths Unit # 1 Level: B1
Form: (Positive, Negative, Question form, and Wh Question Form)
Positive
Subject + verb infinitive + complement.
The sun rises in the east.
Negative
Subject + don´t/doesn´t + verb infinitive + complement.
The sun doesn't rise in the east.
Interrogative
Do/does + Subject + verb infinitive + complement.
Does the sun rise in the east?
Meaning:
To talk about things that are generally true at the moment of speaking or writing. It is
used to express facts that are always true or events that always happen.
Usage: Teaching Activity:
Ss will write a letter to their grandparents
talking about general truths.
• To share their daily routine, in a
scenario where they are in a new
school a someone ask (what is
your daily routine) Ss will complete sentences that miss words.
• To share general true facts about
the world in a scenario where ss
are giving a speech in their BEAR
class.
More Activities (Remember activities)
Scramble sentences
Find the mistake
Topic: Unit # 1 Level:
B1
Present continuous for time expressions "Now, right now, at
present, presently, for the time being, currently, at the
moment, at the present, nowadays, this year "
Form:
Positive
Subject + verb to be + verb + ing + complement + time expressions.
Time expressions + Subject + verb to be + verb + ing + complement.
We are learning English now.
Negative
Subject + verb to be + not + verb + ing + complement + time expressions.
We are not learning English now.
Interrogative
verb to be + subject + verb + ing + complement + time expressions +?
Are you learning English now?
Meaning:
To share real actions that are happening in the moment.
Usage: Teaching Activity:
Kahoot
eduplay
UNIT 2
Topic: Unit # 2 Level: B1
Past continuous
Form:
Positive
Pronoun + was/were + verb + ing
I was traveling around Guatemala.
Negative
Pronoun + was/were + not + verb + ing
I was not traveling around Guatemala.
Interrogative
Was/were + pronoun + verb + ing +?
Was I traveling around Guatemala?
Meaning:
Past continuous are used to talk about an action that was in progress at a
Usage: Teaching Activity:
Form:
Wh question + Was/were + Pronoun + verb + ing + complement + ?
Was you playing in the garden?
Meaning:
To ask what a person was doing at a specific time in the past
Form:
Subject + complement +relative clauses +complement.
Meaning:
They are clauses starting with the relative pronouns who*, that, which, whose, where, when.
They are most often used to define or identify the noun that precedes them.
Form:
Subject + complement +relative clauses +complement.
Meaning:
They are clauses starting with the relative pronouns who*, that, which, whose, where, when.
They are most often used to define or identify the noun that precedes them.
Meaning:
To share actions that people have done in a specific/no specific time.
Form:
For = period of time
Since = the date something started.
Meaning:
We use present perfect to talk about a situation that started in the past and continues in the
present, we use how long + time expressions with for and since.
We use ´´for´´ to talk about a period of time.
We use since to talk about when something started.
Form:
Continuous:
+ = Subject + be + verb + ing + complement
- = Subject + be + not + verb + ing + complement.
? = be + Subject + verb + ing + complement + ?
Going to:
+ = Subject + be + going to + verb + complement.
- = Subject + be + not + going to + verb + complement
? = Be + subject + going to + complement + ?
Meaning:
We use Present continuous to talk about what we are doing know or around now. We use the
present continuous to talk about plans and arrangements for the future. We use the present
continuous to talk about fixed plans and arrangements.
Form:
Must:
+ = subject + must + verb + complement.
- = subject + mustn’t + verb + complement.
Have/has to
+ = subject + have + verb + complement.
- = subject + don’t + have/has to + verb + complement.
Meaning:
We use must/have/has to to talk about rules and obligations.
We use mustn’t to talk about prohibitions
We use ´´don’t have´´ to explain that there is no rule or obligation.
Usage: Teaching Activity:
- To talk about rules in the airport
- To talk about rules in a zoo - Match pictures with sentences.
To talk about what can you do in the - Ss will match questions with answers
zoo - SS will write 3 sentences using the TL.
- To talk about what are the - Ss will write 3 sentences using TL in a
rules in the university personal environment.
- To talk about where you can - Ss will complete words that miss
go in a market letters.
- To talk where is the area of
smoking
Form:
Can:
+ = subject + can + verb + complement
- = subject + can’t + verb + complement
? = Can + subject + verb + complement + ?
I can run fast
I can’t run fast
Can I run fast?
should
+ = subject + should + verb + complement
- = subject + shouldn’t + verb + complement
? = Should + subject + verb + complement + ?
I should run fast
I shouldn’t run fast
Should I run fast?
Meaning:
We use can or can’t to talk about ability and possibility or skills we have. Also, can be used with
rules.
We use should or shouldn’t to talk when something is a good or bad idea - Mostly to give advice.
We don’t use “to” with modal verbs
Usage: Teaching Activity:
- To talk about what talents you have in
a competition in the school - Match pictures with sentences.
- To talk about the languages you can - Ss will match questions with answers
speak in a job interview - SS will write 3 sentences using the TL.
- To talk when you have to let someone - Ss will write 3 questions using TL
know that you can attend an activity - Ss will complete words that miss
- To talk when you can’t talk because letters.
you have many things to do.
Form:
+ = subject + prediction word + verb + complement
- = subject + prediction word + not + verb + complement
Meaning:
We use will. may, might + infinitive to make predictions about the future.
we don’t use “to” with these modal verbs.
We don’t use contractions with may not.
we can use mightn’t but is not very common
We use contractions with will not
We use to use “I think”, and I don’t think” with will in predictions
Usage: Teaching Activity:
- To talk in the school about a new
teacher that will join. - Match pictures with sentences.
- To talk in a conference or meeting - Ss will match questions with answers
about reading a book about what will - SS will write 3 sentences using the TL.
be the book about it. - Ss will write 3 questions using TL
- To talk in the house with your family - Ss will complete words that miss
about what will be the next chapter letters.
about a series.
- To give advice to your classmates
when you are in school and that
person has a new couple.
To infinitive
1. After many adjectives
Example: It is hard to make dinner this late.
2. To show purpose
Example: I left for Russia to study Russian
Meaning:
- Gerunds can be used after certain verbs including enjoy, fancy, discuss,dislike,
finish, mind, suggest, recommend, keep, and avoid.
- To infinitive can be used after certain verbs including agree, ask, decide,help,
plan, hope, learn, want, would like, and promise.
Usage: Teaching Activity:
In a scenario where students In a - Fill the blank spaces
scenario where they use verbs enjoy, - Correct the mistake
finish, dislike, and fancy to tell 3 - Create sentences
sentences to replace the subject. - Notice words in a text
But when we are offering something or asking for something, we normally use
some.
Do you want some chocolate?
Can we have some more chairs, please?
We also use some in a question when we think the answer will be 'yes'.
Have you got some new glasses?
Meaning:
Nouns can be countable or uncountable. Countable nouns can be counted, e.g. an apple, two
apples, three apples, etc. Uncountable nouns cannot be counted, e.g. air, rice, water, etc.
Meaning:
To talk about quantity in general terms.To
refer to small quantity.
Usage: Teaching Activity:
In a scenario where they are in his-her Create sentences
house and they will use the countable Fill blank spaces
and uncountable quantifiers. Memory game
Form:
- If + conditional + present simple +, + present simple.
- If I drink coffee in the morning, I can not sleep at night.
Meaning:
Is used for things that are generally true.
Usage: Teaching Activity:
- To share with your best
friend consequences if they - Match pictures with sentences.
do not follow your advice. - Ss will match questions with answers
- In a scenario where s1 is a - SS will write 3 sentences using the TL.
patient and shares with s2, - Ss will write 3 sentences using TL in a
the doctor what is happening. personal environment.
- In a conversation where ss - Ss will complete words that miss
are sharing convenient letters.
exchanges.
Form:
+ = subject + modal verb + verb + complement
- = Subject + modal verb + not + verb + complement.
It is not common to ask questions with modal verbs, just with can and should.
Meaning:
We use modal verbs to make deductions
We use must when we are sure
We use can’t when something is not true
We use may or might when something is possible,
we use may or might when we are not sure about it,
Usage: Teaching Activity:
- To talk about the end of a serie with
your friends in the school - Match pictures with sentences.
- To talk about the new song of your - Ss will match questions with answers
favorite singer in the school with your - SS will write 3 sentences using the TL.
friends - Ss will write 3 questions using TL
- To talk with your family about what - Ss will complete words that miss
will be your grades at the end of the letters.
year
- To talk with your mom in your house
about what is the end of the tv series.
More Activities (remember activities)
Form:
Positive
If + subject + past simple + , + subject + would + verb.
- If I ran a lot, I would feel tired.
- subject + would + verb If + subject + past simple.
- I would feel tired If I ran a lot.
Negative
If + subject + past simple/(didn't + verb) + , + subject + would + verb.
- If I did not run a lot, I would not feel tired.
- subject + would + not + verb If + subject + past simple.
- I would feel tired If I didn't run a lot.
Meaning:
To talk about situations in the present that are impossible.
Usage: Teaching Activity:
- To share with your best
friend consequences that they - Match pictures with sentences.
had, because they didn't - Ss will match questions with answers
follow their advice. - SS will write 3 sentences using the TL
- In a scenario where s1 is based on pictures.
sharing with her mom how - Ss will write 3 sentences using TL with
the things would have been their own experience.
different if s1 would have - Ss will complete words that miss
taken a different decision in letters.
the past about his/her career. - Ss will create questions to ask in break
- In a scenario where s1 won out rooms.
the lottery and is sharing to
s2 the things that s/he would
buy.
Form:
- So + adjective/adverb
It's so cold!
- So + many/few + plural countable noun
I never knew you had so many brothers!
Meaning:
So:
To show extreme situations and is often used in an exclamation.
To show extremes in amount.
Such:
To show emphasis and is often used in an exclamation.
Usage: Teaching Activity:
● To describe people in a scenario
where s1 is describing any person to - Match pictures with sentences.
present it to s2. - Ss will match questions with answers
● To gossip about the house of your - SS will write 3 sentences using the TL
rich friend, in a scenario where s1 is based on pictures.
sharing with his best friend s2. - Ss will write 3 sentences using TL with
● To describe the new job that you just their own experience.
got to your mom. - Ss will complete words that miss
letters.
- Ss will create questions to ask in break
out rooms.
More Activities (remember activities)
Meaning:
1. To talk about people or things in general
2. Use one/body to refer to a person
3. Use thing to refer to an object
Usage: Teaching Activity:
In a scenario where they are talking - Create sentences
about people in the street. - Fill blank spaces
- Memory game
- Match conversation with situations
- Color code sentences
Form:
Positive:
Subject + to be + past participle complement.
Cookies are made here
Negative:
Subject + to be + not + past participle + complement.
Sandwiches aren't made here.
Questioning:
Wh- word + to be + subject + past participle + complement + ?
How are the cookies made?
Meaning:
Passive + present simple is used when we focus on the object of the sentence.
That song is sung by my mom.
Form:
Positive:
Subject + Was/were + past simple + complement.
The clothes were made in local factories.
Negative:
Subject + Was/were + not + past simple + complement.
The clothes were not made in local factories.
Questioning:
Wh- word + Was/were + subject + complement +?
Where were the clothes made?
Meaning:
We use the passive + past simple to talk about things in a passive voice but in the past tense.
Form:
Present simple = Past simple
I like people = he said that he liked people
Present continuous = Past continuous
I am watching TV= She said that she was watching TV
Will + verb = would + verb
We will help you = They said that they would help me
Can + verb = could + verb
She can go home = I said that she could go home.
Meaning:
We use say (that) to report what someone said.
Meaning:
We use tell (that) to report what someone said.
Form:
+: Used + infinitive
I used to sleep at 8 p.m.
- : Did not + use + infinitive
I didn’t use to go outside when I was 7 years old
? : Did you use + infinitive + ?
Did you used to go to the cinema when you were 10 years old?
Meaning:
We use “used to” to talk about past habits, routines, actions and beliefs