Guided Notes – Progressive Form Look at the verb phrases in the sentences below. 1.Poison ivy has been growing in the woods. 2.Richard was collecting firewood in that area. 3.Now his hands and arms are itching.

Guided Notes – Progressive Form Verb phrases like these tell about continuing action. Because they express _________________ in __________________, these phrases are called ______________ ______________. action progress progressive forms

Guided Notes – Progressive Form The progressive is not a separate ___________. It is actually an additional form for each of the six tenses. The _____________ forms tell about ______________________ action in the _______________, the ___________ or the ___________________. tense progressive continuing past present future

Guided Notes – Progressive Form The progressive forms are made up of a form of _____ and the ______________ participle. The _____________ verb shows the tense. EX: Present Progressive: We are studying plants in school now. Past Progressive: We were studying plants when the bell rang. Future Progressive: We will be studying plants again tomorrow. be present helping

Guided Notes – Progressive Form Guided Practice 1. Soccer (develop) into the most popular sport in the world. 2. I (watch) a great soccer game on television now. 3. The players (try) very hard. 4. Yesterday fans (cheer) this same team. 5. Every play (gain) my undivided attention is developing am watching are trying were cheering is or was gaining