Teaching Verb Tenses Effectively

Tina Gutierrez, an English teacher, discusses fun grammar games focusing on verb shifts, particularly verb tenses. She introduces methods like using photos from different eras to teach past, present, and future tenses, and creating note cards with sentence prompts to help students practice. The video emphasizes visual and kinesthetic learning, encouraging group discussions and creativity in sentence formation.

What is the primary focus of verb shifts in grammar?

• Pronoun agreement

• Noun usage

• Verb tenses

• Adjective placement

Which of the following is NOT a common verb tense taught in schools?

• Conditional

• Future

• Present

• Past

What is a suggested tool for teaching verb tenses to visual learners?

• Textbooks

• Flashcards

• Photos

• Audio recordings

What type of photos should be used to represent the future tense?

• Cartoons or imaginative scenes

• Modern photos

• Old-timey photos

• Black and white photos

What is the purpose of writing sentences on the back of photos?

• To label the photo

• To create a story

• To practice verb tenses

• To describe the photo

How should students be organized when working with photos?

• In a large class discussion

• In groups

• In pairs

• Individually

What is the benefit of using note cards with sentence prompts?

• They are colorful

• They help with spelling

• They guide students in forming sentences

• They are reusable

Which prompt would indicate a past tense sentence?

• Right now she

• Next week they

• Tomorrow we

• Yesterday I

What should students do after completing their sentences on note cards?

• Erase them

• Keep them private

• Share with each other

• Throw them away

Why might students be encouraged to make their sentences funny?

• To distract from mistakes

• To make learning more engaging

• To impress the teacher

• To improve their humor