Gerunds and Infinitives: A Comprehensive Free English Lesson Plan for ESL (Online and In-Class) with Free Videos and Games
Gerunds and Infinitives
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Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to accurately identify and use gerunds and infinitives in English grammar, demonstrating a clear understanding of their functions and appropriate usage.
Specific objectives:
- Define gerunds and infinitives and explain their roles as verb forms in English grammar.
- Differentiate between gerunds and infinitives in terms of their structures and functions.
- Understand the usage patterns and rules associated with gerunds and infinitives.
- Practice transforming verbs into gerunds and infinitives correctly in various contexts.
- Use gerunds and infinitives accurately to express purposes, preferences, abilities, and intentions.
- Recognize and analyze sentences containing gerunds and infinitives to determine their functions and meanings.
- Engage in interactive activities, such as role plays and sentence completion exercises, to reinforce the understanding and usage of gerunds and infinitives.
- Analyze authentic texts, such as articles or excerpts from literature, to identify and understand the use of gerunds and infinitives.
- Evaluate their own language use and identify areas for improvement in using gerunds and infinitives effectively and appropriately.
Level: Upper Intermediate/Advanced
Time: 60 minutes
Materials
- Digital whiteboard software: Video and Online Games
- Handouts with exercises: Free eBook and PDF
Warm up
Natural Disaster
Go to the link and read the articles
Activity 1
Kahoot Game: Natural Disaster
Go to the link and play the Kahoot game on Natural disasters
Activity 2
VIDEO
Play the video and explain the English gerund and infinitive
Wrap up
Basic Rules for Gerunds and Infinitives
Print/Show to students so they have a solid copy to refer back to.