Class I : Present Simple and Continuous

For this class we have the following goals:

• To identify the difference of Present Simple and Continuous concerning their form and use.
• To apply Present Simple and Continuous through a set of grammar exercises.
• To read and understand a text in which the Present Tense is applied.

Prior knowledge assessment

• Watch the video. Which differences can you identify between Present Simple and Continuous? 
• In the video the words "USUALLY" and "NOW" are related to one kind of Present Tense. Which of them belong to each one?
• How are the main verbs written in each kind of present tense?
• Identify the type of present tense in this video.

Grammar Explanation

Grammar Exercises

• Set 1
• Set 2
• Set 3

Reading Activity

• Text
• Reading Strategies:
• Pre-strategies:
• Title/Picture
• Type of text
• Questions
• While-strategies
• Cognates
• Keywords