2.3.4 Intensifier Adverbs

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, It’s Almost Perfect! (L2U3L4), Ben’s attempt to build a tree house is not going very well. He hasn’t planned or measured carefully. Luckily, Moby comes to the rescue with hi...

2.3.5 Independence Day Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Fun on the 4th (L2U3L5), Ben and Moby celebrate US Independence Day with Ben's grandmother at the seniors’ home where she lives. In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for ...

2.4.1 Past Progressive: Interrupted Action Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Strange Weather (L2U4L1), something very strange is going on with the weather. One moment it's warm and sunny, and the next there’s a blizzard. In this lesson plan, adaptabl...

2.4.2 Past Progressive: Parallel Action Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Looking for Lucky (L2U4L2), Nikki’s cat Lucky has disappeared! After searching everywhere--from the animal shelter to the fire station--the friends are stumped. In this less...

2.4.3 Scientific Method/Modals Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Scientific Method (L2U4L3), something is wrong with Moby's dog, Fighter. He doesn't want to go for a walk, play, or eat. Ben and Moby use the scientific method to find out w...

2.4.4 Modals: Should / Ought to / Had better Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I Should Rest (L2U4L4), Ben has a fever. Moby and the doctor both give him advice, and soon Ben feels better. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8, students use the...

2.4.5 Advice Modals Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, We Might Babysit (L2U4L5), Ed asks Ben and Moby to babysit for his little sister Abby. Before they agree, Ben reminds Moby of all the crazy things that happened last time th...

2.5.1 Comparatives Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, The Hungrier Shopper (L2U5L1), Ben and Moby go shopping at the supermarket for their lunch. They are trying to choose food items that are tastier and cheaper than others. In...

2.5.2 Superlatives Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Biggest and Best (L2U5L2), Ben and friends are amazed by what they see in a book of world records, from the world’s heaviest lemon to the longest snake! Inspired, Moby wants...

2.5.3 -Ed / -Ing Adjectives Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, An Amazing Walk (L2U5L3), Ben and Moby are taking a walk in nature. While Ben is amazed by the beauty of the great outdoors, Moby is bored. In the quest to prove that nature...