English 7th grade (will, be going to)
In the 7th grade English curriculum, students will learn about two important future tenses: "will" and "be going to." These tenses are used to talk about future events, but they are used in slightly different ways. Here is a breakdown of how each tense is used: Will:
- "Will" is used to make predictions or talk about future events that are not planned or decided in advance.
- For example, "I think it will rain tomorrow" or "She will probably be late for the meeting."
- To form the future tense with "will," simply add "will" before the base form of the verb. For example, "I will go to the store." Be going to:
- "Be going to" is used to talk about future events that have already been planned or decided.
- For example, "I am going to visit my grandparents next weekend" or "She is going to start a new job in January."
- To form the future tense with "be going to," use the appropriate form of "to be" (am, is, are) followed by "going to" and the base form of the verb. For example, "She is going to study for her exam." In the 7th grade English class, students will practice using both "will" and "be going to" in various exercises and activities to solidify their understanding of how to talk about future events. By the end of the year, students will be able to confidently use these future tenses in their writing and speaking.