B2 Ini Unit 8: Question - Simple & Continuous + Education

WARM UP

Think about your learning experience.

• Do you usually note down important information in class?
• Have you ever had to stay behind after class? Why?
• Do you prefer to figure out answers alone or with others?
• Do you often join in class activities?
• Do teachers sometimes put off homework deadlines?

Answer in full sentences. Add details.

VOCABULARY – EDUCATION: PHRASAL VERBS

Education phrasal verbs

Part 1

• read out – leer en voz alta
Example: The teacher asked me to read out my answer.

• break up – terminar / separarse
Example: The class will break up for holidays next week.

• get on – llevarse bien
Example: I get on well with my classmates.

• note down – apuntar
Example: I always note down new vocabulary.

• figure out – averiguar / entender
Example: I try to figure out difficult grammar.

• get in – entrar
Example: We get in the classroom at 9 a.m.

• go for – elegir / intentar
Example: I decided to go for the advanced course.

Part 2

• hand in – entregar
Example: I need to hand in my homework tomorrow.

• stay behind – quedarse después
Example: I had to stay behind to finish my work.

• give out – repartir
Example: The teacher will give out the worksheets.

• join in – participar
Example: Everyone should join in the discussion.

• try out – probar
Example: We can try out a new learning method.

• put off – posponer
Example: The teacher decided to put off the test.

Say each phrasal verb out loud.
Think of a real situation where you would use each one.

GRAMMAR – QUESTION FORMS (SIMPLE & CONTINUOUS)

We use different structures to ask questions in simple and continuous tenses.

• Use do/does for present simple questions
• Use am/is/are for present continuous questions

Structure:

• Do/Does + subject + base verb (present simple)
• Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing (present continuous)

Examples

• Do you note down new words in class?
• Does she hand in her homework on time?
• Do they get on with the teacher?
• Do you usually join in activities?

• Are you noting down the answers now?
• Is she trying out a new method?
• Are they figuring out the problem?
• Are you staying behind after class today?

DIALOGUE – IN THE CLASSROOM

Anna: Do you usually note down everything?
Mark: Yes, I always note down important points.

Anna: Are you working on the assignment now?
Mark: Yes, I am figuring out the last question.

Anna: Did you hand in your homework?
Mark: Yes, I handed in everything yesterday.

Anna: Are you going to join in the discussion?
Mark: Yes, I am joining in later.

Read again and personalise the questions and answers.

SHORT ARTICLE

In my class, we often read out our answers and join in discussions. I usually note down key ideas and try to figure out difficult topics. Sometimes, the teacher gives out extra exercises, and we have to hand in our work the next day. Today, I am working on a project, and I am trying out a new way to study. I might have to stay behind to finish it, but I do not want to put off my work.

Read the article twice. Focus on how questions could be formed from the sentences.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Present simple questions

• Do you note down everything?
• Does she hand in her homework?
• Do they get on well?

Present continuous questions

• Are you figuring out the answer?
• Is she trying out a new idea?
• Are they joining in the activity?

Full sentence model

• Do you note down notes, or are you listening carefully?

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences. Be specific and reflective.

• Do you usually note down everything, or do you prefer to listen? Why?
• Are you working on anything important right now? What are you figuring out?
• Do you usually hand in your work early or at the last minute? Why?
• Are you someone who likes to join in discussions, or do you prefer to listen?
• Do you get on well with your classmates or colleagues? Why?
• Are you currently trying out any new learning strategies?
• Have you ever had to stay behind to finish something important? What happened?
• Do you sometimes put off tasks? Why do you think you do that?
• When you don’t understand something, do you try to figure out it alone or ask for help?
• What kind of classes make you want to join in more?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 8 questions:

• 4 present simple questions
• 4 present continuous questions

Use at least 10 different phrasal verbs.

Recording

Read your questions aloud clearly.
Answer each question in full sentences.
Listen to your recording during the day and repeat key structures for fluency.