Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions.

3.3.1 Present Perfect Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Have They Forgotten? (L3U3L1), it’s Ben’s birthday, but Moby has forgotten… At least that’s what Ben thinks! In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, students identify...

2.2.1 Future (Going to) Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie The Future is Ours (L2U2L1), Ben and Moby are at a school job fair, thinking about their future careers! In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for grades K-8, students make...

2.2.4 The Modal Have to

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I Have to Practice (L2U2L4), everyone in Ben’s class has to practice their lines for a play by William Shakespeare. Find out why Moby doesn’t have to work as hard as everyon...

2.2.5 Movie Sequencing Activity

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie We Can Be Waiters (L2U2L5), Ben and Moby visit Ben’s Uncle Joe on his farm. They visit his restaurant, too, where they end up helping out as waiters! In this lesson plan, whi...

2.3.1 Present Progressive with Future Intent Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I'm Running a Race (L2U3L1), Ben is training for a marathon. An injury during the race prevents him from finishing, but he and Moby decide to train together for next year’s ...

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...

2.4.5 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...

2.6.1 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...

2.6.3 Future Tense Review Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, What Will We See? (L2U6L3), Ben and Moby can’t decide what movie to see! In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8, students talk and write about future events, and diff...