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BE VERB
BE VERB
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Grammar Discussion Be Verb
Student 'A' version and Student 'B' version, each with 10 different discussion questions (except question #10 which is the same for both Student A and Student B). Level: Elementary Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold button below! 
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'Find Someone Who'
Activity Be Verb Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity
Whole class activity Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity Version 1 and Version 2) Level: Beginner (CEFR A1) Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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Grammar Worksheet
Be Verb Grammar error correction: Find and correct the mistakes in the 10 sentences. Put a check next to the six sentences that have no mistakes.
Answer Key on Page 2 Level: Beginner (CEFR A1) Time: Approx. 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Turn the above worksheet into a fun classroom activity! Have your learners form two or more teams; with each sentence, pause the video and elicit their answers - then, continue with the video to see which team was able to identify and correct the mistake in the sentence! Award points for correct answers. Which team correctly identified and fixed the most mistakes?
Alternatively, show this video to your students as a way to peer correct their classmates' worksheets! |
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Grammar Dictation Worksheet
Be Verb Listen to your teacher and complete these sixteen sentences with the subjects you hear - as well as the correct 'be' verbs.
With 'read-aloud-cues' and Answer Key on Page 2. Level: Beginner to Elementary (CEFR A1) Time: Approx 10 - 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Consider having your learners listen to the audio file below. There is a 10-second pause between each sentence. Consider playing the audio a second time if necessary. 
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Grammar Reference Chart Be Verb: Contractions
Printable chart for students (or for teachers - use as a class teaching aid!)
Level: Beginner to Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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SUGGESTION
Email this grammar reference chart to your students if you know their email addresses, or post it on your class website.
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Grammar Worksheet Be Verb
15 sentences (fill in the gaps to complete each sentence); with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Level: Beginner to Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Before giving this worksheet to your students, review and discuss when we use the 'be' verb in English (see chart at top of worksheet). Consider extending the task by having students change the sentences into Negative statements (see Answer Key on page 2 of the pdf file). Wrap-up by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board: (1) works; (2) is tall, etc. Correct and discuss.
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AUDIO ANSWER KEY
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Grammar Quiz Be Verb
16 multiple-choice questions; with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Level: Beginner to Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Use this quiz either as a pre-activity diagnostic tool, or as a post-activity evaluative assessment. Consider saving time marking papers by (1) asking your learners to switch papers, and then (2) playing the YouTube video at left and having your students peer correct. Wrap-up by discussing any mistakes. (Add 5 to 10 minutes.)
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Grammar Worksheet Be Verb
15 sentences (fill in the gaps to complete each sentence); with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Level: Beginner to Elementary (CEFR A1 to A2) Time: Approx 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Before giving this worksheet to your students, review and discuss when we use the 'be' verb in English - the 'be' verb usually comes before: (1) a noun ("She is a student."; (2) an adjective ("She is busy."); (3) a verb + ing ("She is studying."); (4) preposition + place ("She is in the classroom.") It is also found in sentences that use passive voice, but you may want to skip this point for lower level students. We don't use the 'be' verb before another verb; for example, "She studies." ... NOT "She is studies."
Wrap-up by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board: (1) is; (2) Is / is, etc. Correct and discuss any mistakes. (Add 5 to 10 minutes.) |
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