Speaking:
My Weekend Plans
Grouping:
Time:
Pairs → Small groups → Whole class
15 minutes
Aim
Students will use the present continuous to talk about their future plans.
Materials
• A set of prompt cards with different weekend activities (e.g., visit my grandparents, go to the cinema, have a barbecue).
• A sample dialogue on the board.
Preparation
• Write an example conversation on the board (What are you doing this weekend? I’m visiting my grandparents.).
• Prepare prompt cards with different activities.
Activity Breakdown
1. In pairs, students take turns asking and answering about weekend plans.
2. They must answer using the present continuous (I’m going shopping on Saturday.).
3. After five minutes, they change partners and repeat.
4. Volunteers share their plans with the class.
Instructions
1. Pick a partner.
2. Ask: What are you doing this weekend?
3. Answer with I’m (verb+ing)…
4. Change partners and repeat.
5. Share with the class.
Concept Checking Questions
• “Is this about now or the future?” (The future).
• “Do we use will or am/is/are + ing?” (Am/is/are + ing).
Examples
• I’m meeting my friends tomorrow.
• She’s having dinner with her family on Sunday.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students add times and places (I’m meeting my friends at the café at 3 p.m.).
• Easier: Provide sentence starters.
Error Correction
• The teacher writes incorrect sentences on the board and students correct them.
Writing:
Plan Your Week
Grouping:
Time:
Individuals → Pairs
20 minutes
Aim
Students will write a short paragraph about their future plans using present continuous.
Materials
• A worksheet with a weekly planner template.
• A word bank of common activities (visit, meet, have, go, etc.).
Preparation
• Write examples on the board (On Monday, I’m meeting my friend.).
Activity Breakdown
1. Students complete a weekly planner with their future plans.
2. They write a short paragraph using present continuous.
3. They exchange papers and peer-correct.
Instructions
1. Write your plans for next week.
2. Use am/is/are + ing.
3. Write a short paragraph.
4. Check your work.
5. Share with your partner.
Concept Checking Questions
• “Do we use will in this sentence?” (No.)
• “What do we use before -ing?” (Am/is/are).
Examples
• On Monday, I’m going to the gym.
• We’re visiting our grandparents next weekend.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students add explanations (because I need to relax).
• Easier: Sentence starters provided.
Error Correction
• The teacher highlights errors and lets students correct.
Listening:
Busy People
Grouping:
Time:
Individuals → Pairs
15 minutes
Aim
Students will listen to a conversation about future plans and identify present continuous verbs.
Materials
• A recorded dialogue (or teacher-read conversation) between two friends making weekend plans.
• A worksheet with a gap-fill exercise.
Preparation
• Write key verbs on the board (going, visiting, having, meeting).
• Prepare a transcript with missing present continuous verbs.
Activity Breakdown
1. Students listen to the conversation.
2. They fill in the missing verbs on their worksheet.
3. They compare answers with a partner.
4. The teacher reviews the answers.
Instructions
1. Listen to the conversation.
2. Fill in the missing words.
3. Compare with your partner.
4. Listen again and check.
5. The teacher checks answers.
Concept Checking Questions
• “Are the people talking about now or the future?” (The future).
• “What verb do they use for future plans?” (Am/is/are + ing).
Examples
• I’m going to the park tomorrow.
• They’re having a party next week.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students write down full sentences from listening.
• Easier: Provide a word bank before listening.
Error Correction
• The teacher highlights incorrect answers and asks students to correct.
Reading:
What’s the Plan?
Grouping:
Time:
Pairs
15 minutes
Aim
Students will read a short text about future plans and identify present continuous verbs.
Materials
• A short diary entry from a character describing their week.
• A worksheet with comprehension questions.
Preparation
• Write examples on the board (I’m visiting my cousin on Friday.).
• Prepare a reading passage with present continuous for future.
Activity Breakdown
1. Students read the diary entry.
2. They underline present continuous verbs.
3. They answer comprehension questions.
4. They discuss answers with a partner.
Instructions
1. Read the diary entry.
2. Find and underline the am/is/are + ing verbs.
3. Answer the questions.
4. Compare with your partner.
5. Check answers as a class.
Concept Checking Questions
• “Does She is meeting her friend mean now or the future?” (The future).
• “What word comes before -ing?” (Am/is/are).
Examples
• I’m playing football with my team on Sunday.
• She’s having lunch with her sister tomorrow.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students summarize the text.
• Easier: Provide a verb list before reading.
Error Correction
• The teacher asks students to rewrite incorrect sentences.