1. Learning Objective: Use regular and irregular verbs correctly
W.C. 1.3

2. Verb Tenses
Present- Tells what is happening now
Future -Tells what will happen in the future
Past- tells what happened in the past
I am reading a book
I have read the book
I will read a book later.
Concept development
Review verb tenses and their definition
CFU: what is a present tense verb? P/s call on non volunteer
CFU: what is a future tense verb? p/s call on non volunteer
CFU: what is a past tense verb? p/s call on non volunter
CFU: what is wrong with the non example? p/s call on non volunteer
Non example: Sarah jumped over the stick and runs down the hill.
ran
When writing a sentence or passage you must remain in the same verb tense!

3. Skill Development
Step 1: read passage Step 2: Look for clues that tell the tense of the passage or sentence Step3: choose the verb tense that correctly completes the sentence
Michael _______ reading his science book last week.
a. will start
b. starting
c. started
d. start
Review steps by demonstrating each step with the example on the side
CFU: Why is will join the answer
CFU: What clues helped me to determine the tense of the sentence

4. Which is the correct way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
Our class will learn about volcanoes last week.
a. learning
b. learn
c. learned
D. leave as is
Carlos takes his dog to the veterinarian tomorrow.
a. took
b. will take
c. taking
d. Leave as is

5. Which is the correct way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
Maria will read books about cats whenever she can.
a. read
b. reading
c. reads
d. Leave as is
Yesterday the class talked about the storm that flooded the school.
a. talk
b. will talk
c. talking
d. Leave as is

6. Which is the correct way to write the underlined part of the sentence?
Las week we vote for a new student council.
a. will vote
b. voted
c. vote
d. Leave as is
The class went on a field trip next month.
a. go
b. going
c. will go
d. Leave as is