GRAMMAR

EXPLANATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FUTURE TENSE 

Positive Form

Subject + will + verb 

e.g. I will travel 

Subject + going to+verb 

e.g I am  going to travel 

Negative Form

Subject +will + not + base form of verb 

e.g She will not play football

Subject +not+ going to  + base form of verb

e.g. Tommy is not going to come

Question Form

Will +  subject + base form of verb +?

e.g Will you go?

Auxiliar + going to + verb + ?

e.g are They going to swim?

1.-  Write two sentences from each form in the comments box.

READING

1.- Read the following dialogue between Martha and Jane.

 The Party

Martha: What horrible weather today. I'd love to go out, but I think it will just continue raining.
Jane: Oh, I don't know. Perhaps the sun will come out later this afternoon.

Martha: I hope you're right. Listen, I'm going to have a party this Saturday. Would you like to come?
Jane: Oh, I'd love to come. Thank you for inviting me. Who's going to come to the party?

Martha: Well, a number of people haven't told me yet. But, Peter and Mark are going to help out with the cooking!
Jane: Hey, I'll help, too!

Martha: Would you? That would be great! 
Jane: I'll make lasagna!

Martha: That sounds delicious! I know my Italian cousins are going to be there. I'm sure they'll love it.

Jane: Italians? Maybe I'll bake a cake...

Martha: No, no. They're not like that. They'll love it.
Jane: Well, if you say so... Is there going be a theme for the party?

Martha: No, I don't think so. Just a chance to get together and have fun.
Jane: I'm sure it'll be lots of fun.

Martha: But I'm going to hire a clown!

Jane: A clown! You're kidding me.

Martha: No, no. As I child, I always wanted a clown. Now, I'm going to have a clown at my own party.

Jane: I'm sure everyone will have a good laugh.

Martha: That's the plan!

2.- According the dialogue, answer T true of F false the next questions.

1.     Does the party is going to be the  Sunday?               T/F

2.     Peter and Mark are going to help cooking?               T/F

3.     Martha´s parents are going to come?                        T/F

4.     There will be a clown at the party?                            T/F

5.     Jane is going to have a clown in her party?               T/F

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WRITING

1.- Write about your plans after graduating, write it in the comments box. (300 words)

VOCABULARY

1. - Fill in the blanks using WILL or GOING TO. (write your answers in the comments box)

Example: I hope, that the sun____________ tomorrow. (to shine)

Answer: I hope that the sun will shine tomorrow.

1)      1.-  Joe _____________18 next Sunday.  (to be)

2)     2.-They ____________a new television. (to get)

3)     3.-  She thinks her mother____________this DVD. (to like)

4)     4.- Sally´s brother____________a baby. (to have)

5)     5.- We _____________at about 5 in the afternoon. (to arrive)

6)     6.-Just a moment. She _____________(to arrive)

7)     7.- In 2030 people____________more hybrid cars. (to buy)

8)     8.- Kathy__________ a course next week. (to throw)

9)     9.- We ____________ to France in September. (to fly)

  10.- Look at the clouds! It _____________soon. (to rain)

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SPEAKING

1.-  Conversation circle


Share with classmates about future plans. (make sure they use will and going to correctly), (20-25 about 25 min).