Study Habits [BEGINNING OF INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION (Screens 3-13)] Screen 3. Screens 3-13 are part of Interactive chart to follow the static charts (Screens 1-2). Notes: Set “Unit 14. Adverbs of Frequency” at top left of screen. Increase size of “Study Habits” and keep illustration. See design notes. Cut all other text.

Study Habits Well, I always do my homework, and I often ask the teacher for help. Hmmm… Well, I am usually late for class, and I never do my homework. Maybe I need to try your study habits. You got an “A+” again!?!? How do you do it? I got an “A+.” I got an “F” again. Screen 4

Adverbs of Frequency 1 Adverbs of frequency say how often something happens. 100% 50% 0% always usually often Screen 5 JA: “Adverbs” very close to end of box. sometimes He always studies. He rarely studies. rarely usually He sometimes studies. never never often

Adverbs of Frequency 2 Adverbs of frequency come after the verb be. She is sometimes late. Screen 6: JA: Move Adverbs to right slightly just so it’s not right on top of end line. Also shading isn’t covering words correctly. The students are never bored.

Adverbs of Frequency 3 Adverbs of frequency usually come before other verbs. She often checks her answers. Screen 7 JA: same notes as previous screen. He usually pays attention in class.

Usually and Sometimes Usually and sometimes can also come at the beginning or end of a sentence. The dog eats his homework sometimes. Sometimes the dog eats his homework. Screen 8 JA: Shading not covering words correctly. The dog sometimes eats his homework.

I sometimes study at my computer. Work with a partner. Describe your study habits. Use adverbs of frequency and the phrases below. Practice 1 Example: study at my computer I sometimes study at my computer. study in front of the TV ask the teacher for help be early to class review my grammar notes make flashcards be attentive in class 100% 50% 0% always usually often sometimes Screen 9 rarely never

Questions with Ever Use ever in yes/no questions. Ever means “at any time.” Are the tests ever easy? Screen 10 Does he ever get an “A”?

Be Careful! Do not use ever in affirmative statements. Yes! I ever come on time. Do you ever come on time? I always come on time. I never come late. Screen 11 JA: I believe “on time” should be shaded with rest of sentence.

Questions with How Often Use how often to ask about frequency. How often do you study with a partner? I rarely study with a partner. Screen 12

Practice 2 How often _______ you… Example: fall asleep studying With a partner, ask questions with how often. Follow the examples. How often _______ you… Example: fall asleep studying be tired study in a group be bored in class listen to the teacher practice speaking English get an “A” on a test be confused in class How often do you fall asleep studying? How often are you tired? Screen 13