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HEW How english Works: Verb Tenses Learning Targets
• Apply understanding of how writers and speakers use verb tenses for effect. PII.8.3
• Use a variety of verbs in different tenses. PII.8.3
• Apply understanding of how writers and speakers use specific language to present ideas and support arguments. PI.8.7
ACTIVITY 3.5
• Write a short argument. PI.8.10a
• Justify opinions or persuade others by providing textual evidence or relevant information. PI.8.11a
Present Progressive Verb Tenses
The present progressive verb tense describes an ongoing action that is happening at the same time the statement is written. This tense is formed by using am, is, or are with the verb form ending in -ing. For example, look at the first sentence in paragraph 10 of the Chavez speech, “In McFarland... are being reported ...” The words “are being reported” show that the action was happening when the speaker gave this speech.
Language Resources: Verb Tenses
Present Tense
Present Progressive
play
He plays.
He is playing.
work
They work.
They are working.
study
You study.
You are studying.
cry
I cry.
I am crying.
Skim through the address by Cesar Chavez and look for examples of the present progressive tense. Annotate these examples with “PPT.” Then rewrite each of the present-tense sentences below in the present progressive tense.
Present-Tense sentence
Rewritten sentence: Present Progressive
The children get the chemicals when they play outside.
You hope it’s a mistake.
You pray.
I keep a picture of Johnny Rodriquez.
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