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This document provides a lesson on the Simple Future Tense, focusing on the structures using 'will' and 'be going to' for discussing future events. It explains the formation of positive, negative, and question sentences for both structures and highlights when to use each. The lesson includes guided and independent practice activities, as well as a speaking activity to reinforce learning.

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Introduction

This document provides a lesson on the Simple Future Tense, focusing on the structures using 'will' and 'be going to' for discussing future events. It explains the formation of positive, negative, and question sentences for both structures and highlights when to use each. The lesson includes guided and independent practice activities, as well as a speaking activity to reinforce learning.

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Introduction

"Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to learn about the Simple Future Tense. This tense is really
useful because we use it to talk about things that haven’t happened yet but will happen in the
future. Let’s get started by talking about our weekend plans. What are you going to do this
weekend?”

[Encourage a few students to share their plans briefly.]

“Great! Now, let’s dive into learning how to talk about future events using two main structures:
will and be going to.”

Explanation

1. Using “Will” “Let’s start with will. This word helps us talk about the future when we’re
making decisions or predictions. For example, if I decide now to go out, I can say, 'I will go
out tonight.' Here’s the basic structure:

o For positive sentences, we say: Subject + will + base form of the verb. For
example: I will study for the test.

o For negative sentences, we say: Subject + will not (won't) + base form of the verb.
For example: I will not go to the party.

o For questions, we say: Will + subject + base form of the verb? For example: Will
you go to the concert?

Remember, we often use will when we decide something right now or make predictions.”

2. Using “Be Going To” “Now, let’s look at be going to. We use this form to talk about plans
we’ve already made or when there’s evidence something will happen. Here’s how we
structure it:

o For positive sentences, we say: Subject + am/is/are + going to + base form of the
verb. For example: She is going to travel tomorrow.

o For negative sentences, we say: Subject + am/is/are not + going to + base form of
the verb. For example: They are not going to attend the meeting.

o For questions, we say: Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base form of the verb? For
example: Are you going to play soccer?

We use be going to when we have plans or when we think something is sure to happen.”

3. When to Use “Will” vs. “Be Going To” “A quick recap: use will for decisions made right
now and for general predictions. For example, 'I think it will rain tomorrow.' We use be
going to for planned actions or when there’s evidence. For instance, 'Look at those clouds;
it’s going to rain.'”
Guided Practice

“Let’s practice together! I’m going to write a few sentences on the board. I want you to fill in the
blanks using either will or be going to.”

[Write sentences and encourage students to complete them in pairs. Then go over the answers
together.]

Independent Practice

“Now, let’s try some on our own! Write three sentences using the simple future tense. Make one
with will, one with be going to, and one question form. For example:

• 'I will call you later.'

• 'They are going to visit us next week.'

• 'Will she finish her homework on time?'

I’ll give you a few minutes to finish.”

[Allow students to write, then ask a few to share their sentences.]

Speaking Activity

“Now, let’s use what we’ve learned! In pairs, talk to your partner about your plans for the
weekend. Use both will and be going to. You can ask questions like, 'What are you going to do
tomorrow?' or 'Will you do something fun this weekend?'.”

[Allow time for discussion.]

Review and Wrap-Up

“Let’s quickly review. Today, we learned that we use will for decisions made in the moment and
general predictions. We use be going to for plans and for situations where there’s evidence
something will happen. Now, let me ask a few quick questions to see what you remember.”

[Ask one or two quick questions to review, like, “How do we form a negative sentence with will?”]

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