1. 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.

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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