Unit 1 / Lesson 1B
Level | ESLCO |
Program | ESL Foundations |
Time | Online Lecture: 2 hours Self-study: 5 hours |
Textbook / Digital Pack | Textbook: Pages 5 - 7 |
1B.1 Dialogue / Role Play
Anna: Do you like living in London?
Mark: Yes, I do. But I used to live in a small town.
Anna: Really? What was it like?
Mark: It was quiet. I used to walk to school every day.
Anna: That sounds nice.
Mark: It was. I also used to play outside with my friends after school.
Anna: I used to live in the countryside, too!
Mark: Oh! What did you used to do there?
Anna: I used to help my grandparents on their farm.
Mark: That’s interesting!
1B.2 Vocabulary
Read each word, say it out loud, check the meaning, and practice it every day.
messy
neat
comic book
records
baseball
volleyball
tennis
chess
guitar
keep fit
1B.3 Grammar
Look at each grammar point, read the examples, and try to make your own simple sentences.
1B.4 Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks - Used to
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice - Used to / Use to
1B.5 Student Book
Complete pages 5-7 of your textbook for your homework [before Class1B].
1B.6 Digital Pack / Workbook
Complete Unit 1 Digital Pack [after Class 1B].
1B.7 Writing Task 1
My Life Then and Now
Instructions:
Write a short paragraph (120–150 words) about your life now and how it was in the past. Include the following:
- Describe current situations
- Use am, is, are to talk about your current life, family, school/work, hobbies, or daily routines.
- Example: I am a student. My favorite hobby is reading. I am busy every weekday.
- Describe past situations
- Use was, were and used to to talk about how things were different in the past.
- Example: When I was a child, I used to play outside every day. My hometown was smaller than it is now.
- Compare past and present
- Show how your life has changed over time.
- Example: I am more independent now, but I used to need help with everything.
Optional Sentence Starters
- I am… / I am not…
- I used to… when I was…
- My family was… but now…
- I am busier now, but I used to…
After you complete Writing Task 1, upload it below for your instructor. You must submit all the pages to gain credit for this homework. You can either upload a document (file) or images to submit your Writing Task 1.
1B.10 Exit Card
When you have finished this lesson, don't forget to Mark lesson complete, below: