
D-03.07 Use Simple Present Statements (with Frequency Adverbs) for All Persons
Chapter 7 (Simple Present Statements—with Frequency Adverbs: “Work, Work, Work”) of the New Scenario 1: Beginning to Use English Grammar in Context, pages 91-104 14 PAGES Who It’s For: (Low to High) Intermediate (Self-) Teachers Inspired by Colorfully Visual, Refurbished Materials Why It’s Useful: Here’s a classic “Battle of the Sexes” (visually updated) Anecdote that illustrates uses of simple-present verb phrases in statements + questions with Who? What? subjects. Everyone can use it to reinforce, review, summarize, and enhance their ability to understand and use action & non-action verbs in the Present Time Frame. What You’ll Do: [1] With others, take (stereotypical) roles in the page 91 Script. (Have learners) Identify sentence subjects + simple-present verbs with and without –(e)s endings—as well as uses of the present to express both repeated activity and events in narrative sequence. Complete and check Comprehension Exercises 7A to 7C on pages 92-93. [2]