English Language Arts
Grade 6
15 min
Change the sentence to future tense
Change the sentence to future tense
What you'll learn
- Identify the relationship between two words in a simple analogy (e.g., hot:cold :: up:down) with 80% accuracy on a worksheet.
- Solve 3 out of 4 word pattern analogies by choosing the correct word to complete the analogy from a list of options.
- Explain the relationship between the words in a given analogy using complete sentences, demonstrating understanding in a class discussion.
- Apply learned analogy patterns to create 2 original analogies, demonstrating understanding of different relationship types (synonym, antonym, part/whole).
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify verbs in simple present and simple past tense sentences.
Recognize the structure of simple future tense using 'will' and 'be going to'.
Formulate simple future tense sentences using 'will' + base verb.
Formulate simple future tense sentences using 'be going to' + base verb.
Distinguish between simple present, simple past, and simple future tenses.
Accurately convert sentences from present or past tense to future tense.
Construct negative sentences in the future tense.
Have you ever made plans for tomorrow or next week? 🗓️ How do you talk about things that haven't happened yet?
In this lesson, you'll learn how to change sentences to the future tense, which is essential for talking about upcoming...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
TenseThe form of a verb that shows the time an action happened (past, present, or future).The verb 'ran' shows past tense, 'runs' shows present, and 'will run' shows future.
VerbA word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.In 'She sings beautifully,' 'sings' is the verb.
Future TenseA verb tense used to describe actions that will happen at a later time.We will study for the test tomorrow.
Auxiliary Verb (Helping Verb)A verb that helps the main verb express tense, mood, or voice. For future tense, 'will' and forms of 'be' are common.In 'They will arrive soon,' 'will' is the auxiliary verb.
Base Form of a VerbThe simplest form of a verb, without any endings like -s, -ed,...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Simple Future with 'will'
Subject + will + base form of the verb
Use 'will' to talk about future actions, decisions made at the moment of speaking, or general predictions. It's often used for spontaneous decisions.
Simple Future with 'be going to'
Subject + (am/is/are) + going to + base form of the verb
Use 'be going to' for plans already made or predictions based on something you see or know now. The 'be' verb (am, is, are) must agree with the subject.
Negative Future Tense
Subject + will + not + base form of the verb (or won't) OR Subject + (am/is/are) + not + going to + base form of the verb
To make a future tense sentence negative, simply add 'not' after 'will' or after the 'be&#...
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Challenging
Looking at a sky full of dark, heavy clouds, a meteorologist says, 'It ______ soon.' Which phrase best completes the sentence to make a prediction based on current evidence?
A.will raining
B.rains
C.is going to rain
D.will rain
Challenging
Read the passage: 'Our class studied ancient Egypt last month. We learned about pyramids and pharaohs. Next month, our teacher plans another history unit.' How should the last sentence be changed to the simple future tense to show a definite plan?
A.Next month, our teacher will planned another history unit.
B.Next month, our teacher is going to teach another history unit.
C.Next month, our teacher taught another history unit.
D.Next month, our teacher will be plan another history unit.
Challenging
Convert this complex sentence to the negative future tense, focusing on the main action: 'After a long debate, the student council chose a theme for the dance.'
A.The student council is not going to chose a theme for the dance.
B.The student council did not choose a theme for the dance.
C.The student council won't be choosing a theme for the dance.
D.The student council will not choose a theme for the dance.
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