What Is Happening? — Teacher Answers

A1 · Present continuous · 50–60 minutes

1. Warmer

Invite observations and connect the picture to the lesson topic. Answers vary. Introduce the target pattern before expecting independent use.

2. Vocabulary

1–C; 2–E; 3–A; 4–D; 5–B.

3–4. Reading and comprehension

1. He is riding his bike.
2. On a bench.
3. The ducks.
4. No, the writer is not.

5–6. Grammar and guided practice

1. is riding
2. are playing
3. am walking
4. is not running / isn’t running
5. Is / taking
6. are eating

Accept equivalent full and contracted negative forms. Ask learners to explain their choices using the grammar panel.

7. Teacher-read listening script

Read twice at a natural, clear pace, with a pause between readings. Clarify vocabulary first if needed.

I am at the beach with my family. My brother is swimming. My mother is reading a magazine. My father is making sandwiches. Two children are building a sandcastle. I am taking photos. We are not playing volleyball.

1. swimming
2. magazine
3. sandwiches
4. sandcastle
5. photos

8. Speaking

Personal answers vary. Allow pairs to rehearse. Monitor the target grammar and support follow-up questions with What, Where, When or Why as appropriate.

9. Grammar detective

1. She is reading a book.
2. They are playing football.
3. I am riding a bike.
4. Is he swimming?

10. Writing and reflection

Check that learners follow the writing task, use the target forms accurately and make complete sentences. Personal examples vary.

Exit answers: is; running.

Suggested timing and support

Warmer/vocabulary: 8 minutes; reading/comprehension: 10; grammar/practice: 12; listening: 7; speaking/game: 10; writing/reflection: 8. Give a word bank or sentence frames for support. For extension, ask pairs to create two more questions. All texts and activities are original English Drills material.