Teaching The Passive Voice: An Introductory ESL Lesson Plan Make a Copy
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vocabulary Grammar Active & Passive Voice; Active Voice; Passive Voice ESL lesson 1 grade 2 grade 3 grade English English
Description
What students will learn in this lesson
In this lesson, students will learn to identify the passive vs. active voice. To practice doing so they will compare active and passive sentences with the same meanings. They will also learn to form sentences using the passive voice. This helps students to understand the differences between the passive and active voices in English.
In addition, the student(s) will learn to identify the subject and object in a sentence. This will help them complete activities throughout the lessons. Finally, they will learn how to use “by” in passive sentences. With help and encouragement from you, your student(s) will grasp a new concept and have fun doing it.
Tips for teaching the passive voice to ESL students
This lesson is designed to incorporate speaking, listening, reading, vocabulary and grammar practice. Since introducing the passive to ESL students can be difficult, make sure you remain patient while teaching. To teach more effectively, be sure to refer to the given teacher notes.
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