Grammar · JHS2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B8.3.1.1.4 - Use verb forms correctly when talking about future events

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the four future verb forms (simple future, future progressive, future perfect, future perfect progressive) in given sentences.
Form the simple future and future progressive tenses correctly using will, shall, and be going to.
Construct the future perfect and future perfect progressive tenses accurately using will have and will have been.
Choose the appropriate future verb form to complete sentences based on time clues and context.
Write a short paragraph about personal future plans and events using at least three different future verb forms correctly.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar and Grammar Usage (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Grammar (3.1)
Content standard: B8.3.1.1 - Apply the knowledge of word classes and their functions in Communication
Indicator: B8.3.1.1.4 - Use verb forms correctly when talking about future events
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 7 (Week 19 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 51
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Future Time
1. Use the future form of verbs to talk/write about future events.
- simple future- I will wash my clothes.
- future progressive - We shall be doing the dishes.
- future perfect - They will have washed their clothes.
- future perfect progressive - He will have been washing his clothes.