Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs.

Make-a-Map Ideas

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Take snapshots from the movie and write  commands in the caption boxes. For example, “Moby, jump!”...

Make-a-Map Ideas

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Place a simple question in the middle of the map. For example, Is it a ____? Place images around the question. Have students practice asking the question using the images they chose. For example, ...

ELL lesson 1.1.2 – Make-a-Map Examplar

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Drag any of the images to the screen and write what it is. For example: It is a cat. In a new text box, write the sentence It is not a _______.  Drag any appropriate images from the image bank to illu...

2.6.1 Present Tense Review Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Riding the Bus (L2U6L1), Ben and Moby take the bus home after a shopping trip. As the two friends navigate the crowded bus, students review the present progressive and prese...

1.5.3 Was / Were Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I Was Shy (L1U5L3), Ben describes what he was like as a young child using the past tense of the verb to be. But are his memories accurate or just flattering? In this lesson ...

1.4.5 Review: Present Simple Lesson Plan

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In the movie An Apple a Day (L1U4L5), Moby learns that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but he still wants to see the doctor! Students review the present simple tense and learn a new proverb as M...

1.4.4 Have / Has Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie We Have a Good Time (L1U4L4), Ben keeps Moby guessing about who his best friend is by giving clues about his identity. Ben introduces the present simple verb have / has as he...

1.4.2 Present Simple (Negative)

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie We Don’t Need One (L1U4L2), Moby wants to join Ben’s band but they don't need any of the instruments he plays. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8, students use the...

1.2.5 Present Progressive Review Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Ben Needs Help (L1U2L5), Ben needs Moby's help moving boxes. But when Moby claims he’s too busy, Ben doesn’t take no for an answer. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades...

1.2.4 Stative Verbs Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I Love the Poppers! (L1U2L4), Ben and Moby make a big mess while dancing around and  listening to music. When they see Ben’s mom coming home, only Moby can save the day!  In...