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Going to Future Affirmative: Subject + verb to be + going to + main verb I am going to study with my friends. He is going to visit his parents tomorrow. They are going to bring me a gift.
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What is going to happen? It is going to rain.
Going to Future Affirmative: Subject + verb to be + going to + main verb I am going to study with my friends. He is going to visit his parents tomorrow. They are going to bring me a gift.
Going to Future Negative: Subject + verb to be negative + going to + main verb I am not going to study with my friends. She isn’t going to visit her parents tomorrow. We aren’t going to bring her a gift.
Going to Future Questions: Verb to be + subject + going to + main verb Am I going to be late for school tomorrow? Yes, you are. / No, you aren’t. Is it going to rain tomorrow morning? Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t. Are you going to work tonight? Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
Going to Future When the main verb is go, it’s not necessary to use it: They are going to go home, because it’s late. They are going home, because it’s late. Going to = gonna, in spoken English. I’m going to eat that cake. I’m gonna eat that cake.
Let’s have a Party!! Activity: In groups of TEN people, plan a party. You must use “going to” to talk about your plans. Each team will explain the plans to the class and the team with the best party is the winner.
What do you need to make a party? Plastic cups Paper plates Guests Host bowls Table cloths spoons drinks
What do you need to make a party? ice cake punch Chicken wings nachos sandwiches burguers tacos
What do you need to make a party? competitions games dancing shows themes Caribbean Decades Valentine’s Halloween
What do you need to make a party? Decorations ribbons balloons lasers candles centerpieces
1. WHEN are you going to have the party? _____ Next week, In summer Next month In two weeks On Halloween On Valentine’s On February 2nd napkins plastic cups paper plates table cloths Bowls, spoons drinks ice cakes Reggae pop Rock dance hip hop House techno
2. WHERE are you going to have the party? _____ competitions / games / dancing / shows in the classroom / at school / in the garden / in a club / at Tom’s house Reggae pop Rock dance hip hop House techno
3. WHAT is going to be the theme of the party? _____ Next week, In summer Next month In two weeks On Halloween On Valentine’s On February 2nd in the classroom / at school / in the garden / in a club / at Tom’s house classmates / teachers / friends / family / neighbours
4. WHO are you going to invite? _____ in the classroom / at school / in the garden / in a club / at Tom’s house napkins plastic cups paper plates table cloths Bowls, spoons drinks ice cakes classmates / teachers / friends / family / neighbours
5. HOW are the guests going to dress? _____ Next week, In summer Next month In two weeks On Halloween On Valentine’s On February 2nd Caribbean / western / 60’s / 70’s / 80’s / 90’s / Halloween Reggae pop Rock dance hip hop House techno
6. HOW are you going to decorate? _____ in the classroom / at school / in the garden / in a club / at Tom’s house ribbons / balloons / lasers / candles / centrepieces during lunch / class / in the afternoon / evening
7. WHAT food and drinks are you going to serve? _____ punch / chicken wings / sandwiches / nachos ribbons / balloons / lasers / candles / centrepieces Reggae pop Rock dance hip hop House techno
8. What kind of music are you going to play? _____ classmates / teachers / friends / family / neighbours costumes / disguises / smart / informal / trendy Reggae pop Rock dance hip hop House techno
9. What things are you going to do to entertain the partygoers? _____ Caribbean / western / 60’s / 70’s / 80’s / 90’s / Halloween / disco / pirate punch / chicken wings / sandwiches / nachos competitions games dancing shows
10. What do you need to buy for the party? _____ in the classroom / at school / in the garden / in a club / at Tom’s house napkins plastic cups paper plates table cloths Bowls, spoons drinks ice cakes classmates / teachers / friends / family / neighbours