Truong Chinh Junior High School
welcome
Tuesday, October 16th, 2015
Teacher: Nguyen Minh Chinh
Playing game:
(Which group has more correct sentences?)
Read the conversation in Getting started again and then write down the sentences that have the verbs put in the present continuous. The group with more correct sentences will be the winner.
They’re coming over.
This evening, we are working on our school project.
I’m going to the Judo club.
I’m visiting my grandpa and grandma.
GRAMMAR
Listen again to part of the conversation.
* GRAMMAR
The present continuous for future
S + am/ is/ are + V-ing

Ex: 1. I’m not coming tonight. I’m busy.
2. Tomorrow, I’m playing football with my team.
3. This evening, they’re watching a film.
* Notes: used with
tonight, this evening
tomorrow
next Sunday/ week/ month/ year/
2. Now underline the present continuous in the conversation. Which refers to the actions that are happening now? Which refers to future plans. Write them in the table.
Actions now
Plan for future
- This evening, we are working on our school project.
- I’m going to the Judo club.
- I’m visiting my grandma and grandpa.
- They’re coming over.
3. Write sentences about Mai’s plans for next week. Use the present continuous for future.

Example: She’s finishing her homework. ( finish)

Keys:
is taking
isn’t going
is visiting
is having
4. Sort them out! Write N for Now and F for Future.
* Keys:
1. N
2. F
3. N
4. F
5. F
6. N
5. Game: Would you like to go to my party?
Nhung: Would you like to go to my party on Friday?
Phong: I’d love to. I’m not doing anything on Friday. /
Oh, I’m sorry I can’t. I’m going swimming with
my brother.
HOMEWORK