Students learn the two main functions of the past progressive (also called the past continuous). They also learn when to use the simple past vs. the past progressive. After reading the grammar explanation, students try the practice exercises. 

Past Progressive

In this lesson, students read two stories that use the simple past and past progressive in context. They answer comprehension questions and respond to questions about their own related experiences using the simple past and past progressive.

Simple Past & Past Progressive Stories

The aim of this lesson is to introduce students to the past progressive. 

What Were You Doing Last Night?

The aim of this lesson is for students to learn to use the past progressive with “when."  

What Were You Doing When You Hurt Yourself?

The aim of this lesson is for students to learn or review the past progressive tense using “while." 

What Were You Doing While He Was Swimming?

Students learn the two main functions of the future progressive (also called the future continuous). They also learn when to use the simple future vs. the future progressive. After reading the grammar explanation, students try the practice exercises.

Future Progressive

Even high school students are told to prepare for the retirement years. Are your students preparing for theirs? In this Discussion Starters lesson, students read about and discuss financial planning for retirement.

Retirement Savings

The mid-course assessment for Ellii Up V assesses students on past and future progressive and the four essential skills.

Ellii Up V: Mid-Course Assessment

In this lesson, students learn tips for comparing and contrasting in written English. Students view a model text and practice writing their own comparison paragraphs.

How to Compare & Contrast

The Bermuda Triangle is an area of the Atlantic Ocean infamous for the ships, small boats, and even military aircraft that have disappeared there.

The Bermuda Triangle

Students read a brief history of the _Titanic_. They review vocabulary and discuss the historic event.

The Titanic

What is "a needle in a haystack"?

Titanic Submersible Missing

In this lesson, students read about Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared without a trace in 2014. Students learn and practice new vocabulary, research conspiracy theories, and discuss the concepts of closure and legacy.

Flight MH370

Do your students truly understand the form and function of the simple verb tenses? This review lesson offers exercises that combine two or more of the following tenses: the simple present, simple past, simple future, present progressive, past progressive, and future progressive. Students will also find handy tips about time markers so that they can recognize these tenses in context.

Verb Tense Review 1 – The Simple Tenses

The final assessment for Ellii Up V assesses students on comparing and contrasting, mixed tenses, and the theme of mysteries.

Ellii Up V: Final Assessment 

High-intermediate students build confidence using progressive tenses to describe past and future events. This course includes a review of simple verb tenses while exploring themes such as mysterious events and future planning.