CHAPTER V (Everybody is always in the middle of something🤔)- Bahasa Inggris SMP Kelas IX Semester 1

Summary

In this English lesson, the teacher introduces three important tenses: present continuous, past continuous, and future continuous. Each tense is explained with simple structures and examples, such as using 'am/is/are + verb-ing' for present continuous, 'was/were + verb-ing' for past continuous, and 'will be + verb-ing' for future continuous. The lesson also includes practical conversations that showcase how these tenses are used in real-life scenarios. The goal is to help students understand and practice forming sentences in these tenses, with a focus on both speaking and comprehension.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson focuses on Chapter 5, titled 'Everybody is always in the middle of something.'
• 😀 Students will learn about the structure of sentences expressing actions in progress, also known as 'Genting Essence.'
• 😀 The first tense covered is the Present Continuous Tense, which describes actions happening right now.
• 😀 Present Continuous Tense follows the structure: subject + to be (is/am/are) + verb-ing.
• 😀 Example: 'Brian is sleeping in his bedroom.' It can be changed to negative as 'Brian is not sleeping in his bedroom.'
• 😀 The tense can also be transformed into questions. For example: 'Is Brian sleeping in his bedroom?'
• 😀 A conversation example using Present Continuous Tense: 'What are you doing?' 'I’m finishing my project.'
• 😀 The second tense discussed is the Past Continuous Tense, which describes actions happening in the past.
• 😀 Past Continuous Tense follows the structure: subject + to be (was/were) + verb-ing.
• 😀 Example: 'They were watching TV at 8 PM last night.' It can be turned into a negative sentence: 'They were not watching TV at 8 PM last night.'
• 😀 A conversation example using Past Continuous Tense: 'Were you sleeping when I called you?' 'I was taking a shower.'
• 😀 The third tense discussed is the Future Continuous Tense, which refers to actions that will be happening in the future.
• 😀 Future Continuous Tense follows the structure: subject + will be + verb-ing.
• 😀 Example: 'He will be playing badminton at 10 AM next Sunday.' It can be changed to negative as: 'He will not be playing badminton at 10 AM next Sunday.'
• 😀 A conversation example using Future Continuous Tense: 'What will you be doing during the next holiday?' 'I will be staying in Bali with my family.'
• 😀 The lesson concludes by encouraging students to practice speaking English daily using these tenses.

Q & A

What is the main focus of Chapter 5 in the lesson?

Chapter 5 focuses on teaching different tense structures in English, specifically the present continuous tense, past continuous tense, and future continuous tense.

What does the phrase 'Everybody is always in the middle of something' suggest in the context of the lesson?

The phrase suggests that the lesson will focus on actions or events that are happening at different times—present, past, and future—and how to describe them using appropriate tenses.

What is the structure for forming a sentence in the present continuous tense?

The structure for the present continuous tense is: Subject + To Be (is, am, are) + Verb-ing (e.g., 'He is playing').

How do you convert a present continuous sentence into its negative form?

To convert a present continuous sentence into its negative form, simply add 'not' after the to-be verb (e.g., 'He is not playing').

Can you give an example of a question in the present continuous tense?

Yes, an example would be 'Is Brian sleeping in his bedroom?'

What is the primary use of the past continuous tense?

The past continuous tense is used to describe actions that were happening at a specific time in the past (e.g., 'They were watching TV at 8 PM last night').

How is the past continuous tense formed?

The past continuous tense is formed using: Subject + To Be (was, were) + Verb-ing (e.g., 'They were watching').

How do you change a sentence in the past continuous tense to a negative form?

To make a sentence in the past continuous tense negative, add 'not' after the auxiliary verb (e.g., 'They were not watching TV').

What is the structure for the future continuous tense?

The structure for the future continuous tense is: Subject + Will Be + Verb-ing (e.g., 'He will be playing').

How do you form a question in the future continuous tense?

To form a question in the future continuous tense, invert 'will' with the subject (e.g., 'Will he be playing badminton next Sunday?').