Future Plans with Will and Going To

9thELA40 min

Learning Objective

I can write sentences using "will" and "going to" to describe future plans.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

12 min

WILL vs GOING TO in English - What is the difference? | Learn English Grammar

Woodward English

Guided Notes

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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    Both 'will' and 'going to' can be used to make predictions about the future, but 'will' is often used for instant decisions.

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    'Going to' is commonly used to express a prior plan or when there is evidence that something is about to happen.

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    We use 'will' to make an offer, a promise, or even a threat about something in the future.

Practice

12 min

4 questions β€’ Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œWrite two sentences about your plans for next weekend. In the first sentence, use "will." In the second sentence, use "going to."”

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