1. Learning Objective : Use regular verbs correctly W.C. 1.3

2. What will we use today? Regular verbs correctly RegularVerbs Save/savedHelp/helped Try/triedCry/cried Jump/jumpedPlay/played Skip/skippedJog/jogged

3. Identify the verb in the following sentences I watched a movie last night. a.lastb. movie c. watched d. night Partner Share Tells what a subject does Being word: am, is, were, I am excited today. a. todayb. I c. excited d. am

4. Verb Tenses Present- Tells what is happening now I am reading a book Future -Tells what will happen in the future I will read a book later. Past- tells what happened in the past I have read the book Non example: David jumped over the fence and jog down the hill. When writing a sentence or passage you must remain in the same verb tense ! jogged j

5. Why is it important to know how to use verbs correctly? It will help us to become better speakers and writers

6. Skill Development Step 1: read passage Step 2: Look for clues that tell the tense of the passage or sentence Step3: choose the verb tense that correctly completes the sentence Nicole _________ the science club soon. a.will join b.joined c.join d.joining

7. I _____at the park yesterday while my brother had soccer practice. a.play b.will play c.am playing d.played Step 1: Read passage Step 2: Look for clues that tell the tense of the passage or sentence Step3: Choose the verb tense that correctly matches the tense of the passage or sentence

8. The carpenter finished her work and placed her tools in the cabinet. A. finishes B. finish C. were finished D. no change Penguins are familiar to most people. They have paddle-like flippers that is used for swimming. A. are used B. was used C. will use D. are using Step 1: Read passage Step 2: Look for clues that tell the tense of the passage or sentence Step3: Choose the verb tense that correctly matches the tense of the passage or sentence

9. What is are the different verb tenses? Why is it important to use regular verbs correctly? We _______in a concert on Friday. There will be many people attending the concert. The Presidents will also be their to watch us perform. A. are participating B. will participate C. Had participated B. participated Step 1: Read passage Step 2: Look for clues that tell the tense of the passage or sentence Step3: Choose the verb tense that correctly matches the tense of the passage or sentence