Description
THis powerpoint illustrates the uses of past continuous for students aged 10-14. This is a kind of follow up or recapping of a class previously taught. You may find it editable with your own examples or the student´s. I tried it with my students and they found it clear and concrete. hope you too!
Presentation Transcript
1st use: Background information in a story : 1st use: Background information in a story The students were sitting and chatting in the classroom. Some were doing homework while others were listening to music. Only one girl was sleeping. Suddenly, the teacher entered and greeted them.
2nd use: An action was happening and another one interrupted it. : 2nd use: An action was happening and another one interrupted it. As the teacher was explaining the lesson, someone knocked on the door.
When the students were doing groupwork in class, the fire alarm rang.
3rd use: Simultaneous actions : 3rd use: Simultaneous actions While I was playing computer
games, my mother was making
dinner.
I was doing my homework
while I was listening to music.
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