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 ...

2.3.2 Polite Expressions Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, You Must Be Polite! (L2U3L2), Ben and Moby are preparing for the dance on Saturday night. Ben tells Moby what they must and mustn't do, from practicing dances to stepping on...

2.3.3 Adverbs Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, A Late Date Mistake (L2U3L3), Ben thinks his grandmother’s birthday is the next day, so he quickly organizes a party. When everything is ready, he realizes he has made a mis...

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...