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Scaffolding: Present Continuous

Present continuous: What am I doing?

We use the present continuous to express actions which are taking place in a concrete moment. We can also use it with a future intention.

EXAMPLE:

  • Actions now: I'm working with my computer now. 
  • Future intention: We are playing football next Sunday afternoon. 

Let's learn a bit more about Present Continuous with the following chant.:

Writing Time

Duration:
1 lesson
Grouping:
Individual

Would you like to become a writer? In this task we are going to write a book about differents moments into your daily life and what we are doing on that moment. The book should have at least the cover and six pages, each page will include a picture and something we are doing on this exact moment, so you will use the Present Continuous. 

There are two options to create you book:

A person writing
StockSnap. Writing (Public Domain)