Using Time Expressions with 'When' Questions

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Using Time Expressions in English

Lesson title

Learning objective

What do you already know about asking and answering questions about time in English?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will ask and answer questions about time using 'when' and correct time expressions.

Key Vocabulary: Times of Day

morning, afternoon, evening, today, tomorrow, before, after, now, later

When is...?

Use 'When' + 'is' + activity/class? E.g., When is art class? When is English class?

Time Expressions

at 2:00 (exact time) in the morning/afternoon/evening (general time)

Other Words

before/after another activity or time today, tomorrow, now, later

Use 'at', 'in', 'before', and 'after'

Look at Sam's Afternoon Schedule

2:15 – Art Class 3:10 – P.E. 4:30 – Study Group (test tomorrow)

Practice: Complete the Sentences

1. Art class is _____. (now) 2. Art class is ______ P.E. 3. My study group is ______ P.E. 4. The big test is _____. (tomorrow) Use: before, after, at, now, tomorrow, in

Check Your Answers and Ask Questions

Work with a partner: Check your completed sentences. Practise asking and answering 'When' questions about the schedule.

Let’s Practise Together!

Ask your classmates: 'When is _____?' Practise answering with the correct time expression.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.