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Correcting Inappropriate Verb Tense Shifts

Learn how to identify and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. Practice rewriting sentences to ensure proper verb tense consistency.

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Correcting Inappropriate Verb Tense Shifts

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  1. Learning Objective Verb tense We will correct inappropriate shifts1 in verb tense. Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run CFU What are we going to do? What are shifts? Shifts are __________. Activate Prior Knowledge Verb tenseis when an action takes place. Circle the correct verb to fill in the blank, and circle whether it is in a past, present, or future tense. 1. Juan ( walked / will walk ) to school next week. past present future 2. Patricia ( runs / ran ) an entire mile yesterday. past present future Students, you already know how to use verb tenses correctly. Sometimes writers will incorrectly change tenses when writing. Now, we will correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. Make Connection 1 changes (synonym) Vocabulary

  2. Concept Development • A verb tense must match the time the verb’s action takes place. • A shift in verb tense is when the tenses in a text change. • When the actions take place at the same time, a shift in tense is inappropriate2. • When the actions take place at different times, a shift in tense is appropriate3. CFU 1 CFU 2 Which of the following sentences has an appropriate shift in verb tense? How do you know? A Everyone hopes the plan would work B The puppy I got last week is bouncing all over the house. Which of the following sentences has an inappropriate shift in verb tense? How do you know? A As I put on my glasses, the telephone will ring. B We went to the store and then drove home. In your own words what is an inappropriate shift in verb tense? “An inappropriate shift in verb tense is __________.” Shifts in Verb Tense Go to Skill Dev 1 No Shift in Verb Tense Yesterday we walked to school but we rodethe bus home. past past Inappropriate Shift in Verb Tense Go to Skill Dev 2 Yesterday we walked to school but we ridethe bus home. past present Appropriate Shift in Verb Tense Tomorrow, I will see a new movie. Last week, I went to the park. future Incorrect Verb Tenses past 2 not correct 3 correct (synonym) Vocabulary Tomorrow, Iwill seea new movie. Last week, Iwill goto the park. Tomorrow, Isawa new movie. Last week, Iwentto the park. future past future past

  3. Skill Development/Guided Practice 1 Verb tense • A verb tense must match the time the verb’s action takes place. • A shift in verb tense is when the tenses in a text change. • When the actions take place at the same time, a shift in tense is inappropriate. Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run How did I/you identify the tenses of the verbs? How did I/you determine whether the verbs should be in the same tense? How did I/you rewrite the sentence? CFU Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. 1 Identify4 the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future) Determine5 if the verbs are talking about the same time period. If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the same tense. If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in different tenses. Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed. 1 2 2 a 3 Back to Concept Dev b present past 3 1. She caught the ball and then throws it to the catcher. ____________________________________________________________ She caught the ball and then threw it to the catcher. past present 2. I was happy with my grade because I study hard for the test. ____________________________________________________________ I was happy with my grade because I studied hard for the test. past past 3. The doctor suggested bed rest when I had a cold. ____________________________________________________________ Sentence is correct 4 find (synonym) 5 figure out Vocabulary past present 4. My friends help me carry my backpack when I broke my arm. ____________________________________________________________ My friends helped me carry my backpack when I broke my arm.

  4. Skill Development/Guided Practice 2 Verb tense • A verb tense must match the time the verb’s action takes place. • A shift in verb tense is when the tenses in a text change. • When the actions take place at different times, a shift in tense is appropriate. Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run How did I/you identify the tenses of the verbs? How did I/you determine whether the verbs should be in the same tense? How did I/you rewrite the sentence? CFU Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. 1 Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future) Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period. If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the same tense. If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in different tenses. Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed. 1 2 2 a 3 b present present 3 5. I still have trouble taking tests, but two years ago I am hopeless! ____________________________________________________________ I still have trouble taking tests, but two years ago I was hopeless! present present 6. Scientists predict that the sun explode billions of years from now. ____________________________________________________________ Scientists predict that the sun will explode billions of years from now. past future 7. Since the club limited its membership, it will have to raise its dues. ____________________________________________________________ Sentence is correct past future 8. After we got to the park, you will have to help me carry this box. ____________________________________________________________ After we get to the park, you will have to help me carry this box.

  5. Skill Development/Guided Practice 2 (continued) Verb tense • A verb tense must match the time the verb’s action takes place. • A shift in verb tense is when the tenses in a text change. • When the actions take place at different times, a shift in tense is appropriate. Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run How did I/you identify the tenses of the verbs? How did I/you determine whether the verbs should be in the same tense? How did I/you rewrite the sentence? CFU Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. 1 Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future) Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period. If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the same tense. If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in different tenses. Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed. 1 2 2 a 3 b past 3 9. When I was six, I could not understand multiplication facts. Now that I was ten, I remember them all. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ past When I was six, I could not understand multiplication. Now that I am ten, I remember them all. past 10. Elise wrote me a letter last week and I wrote back. I hope she wrote me another letter next week. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ past Elise wrote me a letter last week and I wrote back. I hope she will write me another letter next week. past future 11. Last year, I was able to see five new movies. This year, I will try to see seven! ____________________________________________________________ Sentences are correct

  6. Relevance • A verb tense must match the time the verb’s action takes place. • A shift in verb tense is when the tenses in a text change. • When the actions take place at the same time, a shift in tense is inappropriate. • When the actions take place at different times, a shift in tense is appropriate. Correcting inappropriate shifts in verb tense will help you write more clearly. 1 Wendy and I wentto the store after we go to the doctor’s office. Wendy and I wentto the store after wewentto the doctor’s office. Correcting inappropriate shifts in verb tense will help you do well on tests. 2 Sample Test Question: 61. Which of the following sentences use the correct verb forms? A Jorge lifted his backpack and ran out the door. B Alissa will go to the park before she eats dinner. C Juan break his leg and we helped him carry his bag. D Erika works on her homework while she watched television. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense? You may give one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

  7. A verb tense must match the time the verb’s action takes place. • A shift in verb tense is when the tenses in a text change. • When the actions take place at the same time, a shift in tense is inappropriate. • When the actions take place at different times, a shift in tense is appropriate. Verb tense Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run Skill Closure Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future) Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period. If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the same tense. If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in different tenses. Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed. 1 2 a b Word Bank Word Bank verb tense shift appropriate action time 3 present past 1. Shusharpens her pencils while I passed out the test. ____________________________________________________________ Shu sharpened her pencils while I passed out the test. present future 2. Scientists think that this summer will be very warm. ____________________________________________________________ Sentence is correct Access Common Core Anita thinks that the sentence below has an inappropriate shift in verb tense. Do you agree with her? Why or why not? Houa will work on her homework after she goes to baseball practice. Summary Closure What did you learn today about correcting inappropriate shifts in verb tense? (Pair-Share) Use words from the word bank.

  8. Independent Practice Verb tense • A verb tense must match the time the verb’s action takes place. • A shift in verb tense is when the tenses in a text change. • When the actions take place at the same time, a shift in tense is inappropriate. • When the actions take place at different times, a shift in tense is appropriate. Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future) Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period. If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the same tense. If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in different tenses. Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed. 1 2 a b 3 past present 1. Francis stirred his soup and then he adds the vegetables. ____________________________________________________________ Francis stirred his soup and then he added the vegetables. past present 2. Jaime took out his homework while everyone else stands outside. ____________________________________________________________ Jamie took out his homework while everyone else stood outside past present 3. As soon as I spoke, the microphone turns off! ____________________________________________________________ As soon as I spoke, the microphone turned off! past past 4. Janice ate too much and ended up with a stomach ache. ____________________________________________________________ Sentence is correct

  9. Independent Practice (continued) Verb tense • A verb tense must match the time the verb’s action takes place. • A shift in verb tense is when the tenses in a text change. • When the actions take place at the same time, a shift in tense is inappropriate. • When the actions take place at different times, a shift in tense is appropriate. Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future) Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period. If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the same tense. If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in different tenses. Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed. 1 2 a b 3 past present 5. The boy insists that he finished his homework. ____________________________________________________________ Sentence is correct present present 6. Last week is horrible, but this week is better! ____________________________________________________________ Last week was horrible, but this week is better. past past 7. Yesterday, we visited the college, and tomorrow, we saw city hall. ____________________________________________________________ Yesterday, we visited the college, and tomorrow, we will see city hall present past 8. The film is still making people happy many years after it was made. ____________________________________________________________ Sentence is correct

  10. Periodic Review 1 present present present present present future Verb tense 1. I only run one errand last week, but I have five to do by the end of this week. ____________________________________________________________ Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run James wants to run this afternoon. Last week we rode our bikes instead. I only ran one errand last week, but I have five to do by the end of this week. 2. Instead of walking down the street, we will take the bus. ____________________________________________________________ Sentence is correct 3. James wants to run this afternoon. Last week we ride our bikes instead. ____________________________________________________________ Access Common Core Which of the following sentences use the correct verb tenses? Rewrite any incorrect sentences. Jorge lifted his backpack and ran out the door. Alissa will go to the park before she eats dinner. Juan break his leg and we helped him carry his bag. Erika works on her homework while she watched television. Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

  11. Periodic Review 2 past present present present Verb tense 1. I am cooking dinner after the rough day I have. ____________________________________________________________ Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run My brother laughed as I tried to swim. I am cooking dinner after the rough day I had. 2. My brother laughs as I tried to swim. ____________________________________________________________ Access Common Core Emir wrote a paragraph about his family’s camping trip. Correct any mistakes in verb tense that he made. Last summer, my family went camping in the mountains. We go to the same place every year. I was finally old enough to help my dad set up the tent this year! It takes us nearly an hour, but it was still fun. I also helped Sirin, my sister, to cook breakfast one morning. We have to cook over the campfire! It was an excellent time and I hope that we will go back again next year. Last summer, my family went camping in the mountains. We go to the same place every year. My dad said I was finally old enough to set up the tent this year! It takes me nearly an hour, but it was fun. I also helped Sirin, my sister, when we cook breakfast one day. We will have to cook over the campfire! It was an excellent time and I hope that we will go back again next year.

  12. Periodic Review 3 past present past past present Verb tense 1. When he kicked the ball into the net, the crowd go wild. ____________________________________________________________ Past: walked, ran Present: walk, run Future: will walk, will run When he kicked the ball into the net, the crowd went wild. Every morning when the alarm clock rings, I yawn, and I roll over for more sleep. 2. Every morning when the alarm clock rings, I yawned, and rolled over for more sleep. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Access Common Core Explain why the verb tenses do not change in the sentences below. A. The French scientists who developed the metric system based it on the circumference of the earth. B. Our teacher brought in metric measuring tools when we measured our height. Explain why the verb tenses do change in the sentences below. A. We used a forklift last week, but this week we have to move these by hand. B. James worked hard on his essay before turning it in this week.

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