Learning Objective
We will correct inappropriate shifts1 in verb tense.
CFU
What are we going to do?
What are shifts?
Shifts are __________.
Activate Prior Knowledge
Verb tense
Verb tense is when an action takes place.
Past: walked, ran
Circle the correct verb to fill in the blank, and circle whether it is
in a past, present, or future tense.
Present: walk, run
Future: will walk,
will run
1. Juan ( walked / will walk ) to school next week.
past present future
Make Connection
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.
Vocabulary
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READY TO TEACHSM EDI® Lessons
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CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0d
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
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
Which of the following
sentences has an inappropriate
shift in verb tense? How do you
know?
Shifts in Verb Tense
No Shift in
Verb Tense
Yesterday we walked to school but we rode the bus home.
Inappropriate
Shift in Verb
Tense
Yesterday we walked to school but we ride the bus home.
past
past
A As I put on my glasses, the
telephone will ring.
B We went to the store and then
drove home.
past
present
Go to
Skill Dev 1
In your own words what is an
inappropriate shift in verb
tense?
“An inappropriate shift in verb tense is
__________.”
CFU 2
Appropriate
Shift in Verb
Tense
Incorrect
Verb Tenses
Tomorrow, I will see a new movie. Last week, I went to
future
the park.
past
Which of the following
sentences has an appropriate
shift in verb tense? How do you
know?
Tomorrow, I will see a new movie. Last week, I will go to
future
the park.
future
A Everyone hopes the plan
would work
B The puppy I got last week is
bouncing all over the house.
Tomorrow, I saw a new movie. Last week, I went to the
past
park.
past
Vocabulary
Go to
Skill Dev 2
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3
not correct
correct (synonym)
CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0d
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice 1
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.
Verb tense
Past: walked, ran
Present: walk, run
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
1 Identify4 the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future)
2 Determine5 if the verbs are talking about the same time period.
a If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the
same tense.
b If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in
different tenses.
Back to
Concept Dev
3 Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed.
present
past
Future: will walk,
will run
CFU
1 How did I/you identify the
tenses of the verbs?
2 How did I/you determine
3
1. She caught the ball and then throws it to the catcher.
whether the verbs should be
in the same tense?
How did I/you rewrite the
sentence?
____________________________________________________________
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
____________________________________________________________
present
past
4. My friends help me carry my backpack when I broke my arm.
Vocabulary
My friends helped me carry my backpack when I broke my arm.
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find (synonym)
figure out
CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0d
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice 2
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.
Verb tense
Past: walked, ran
Present: walk, run
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
1 Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future)
2 Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period.
a If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the
same tense.
b If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in
different tenses.
3 Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed.
present
Future: will walk,
will run
CFU
1 How did I/you identify the
tenses of the verbs?
2 How did I/you determine
present
3
5. I still have trouble taking tests, but two years ago I am hopeless!
whether the verbs should be
in the same tense?
How did I/you rewrite the
sentence?
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.
____________________________________________________________
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CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0d
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice 2 (continued)
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.
Verb tense
Past: walked, ran
Present: walk, run
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
1 Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future)
2 Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period.
a If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the
same tense.
b If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in
different tenses.
3 Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed.
Future: will walk,
will run
CFU
1 How did I/you identify the
tenses of the verbs?
2 How did I/you determine
past
3
9. When I was six, I could not understand multiplication facts. Now
past
that I was ten, I remember them all.
whether the verbs should be
in the same tense?
How did I/you rewrite the
sentence?
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
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CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0d
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
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.
1 Correcting inappropriate shifts in verb tense will help
you write more clearly.
Wendy and I went to the store after we go to the doctor’s office.
Wendy and I went to the store after we went to the doctor’s office.
2 Correcting inappropriate shifts in verb tense will help
you do well on tests.
Sample Test Question:
CFU
61. Which of the following sentences use the correct verb forms?
A Jorge lifted his backpack and ran out the door.
Yes
No
B Alissa will go to the park before she eats dinner.
Yes
No
C Juan break his leg and we helped him carry his bag.
Yes
No
D Erika works on her homework while she watched television.
Yes
No
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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?
CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0d
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
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
Skill Closure
Future: will walk,
will run
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
1 Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future)
2 Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period.
a If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the
same tense.
b If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in
different tenses.
3 Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed.
present
past
1. Shu sharpens 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
Summary Closure
baseball practice.
What did you learn today about correcting inappropriate shifts in verb tense? (Pair-Share)
Use words from the word bank.
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Word Bank
verb
tense
shift
appropriate
action
time
CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0d
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
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
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
1 Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future)
2 Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period.
a If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the
same tense.
b If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in
different tenses.
3 Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed.
past
Future: will walk,
will run
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
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CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0d
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
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
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
1 Identify the tenses of the verbs in the sentence. (write past/present/future)
2 Determine if the verbs are talking about the same time period.
a If the actions are happening at the same time, the verbs should be in the
same tense.
b If the actions are happening at different times, the verbs should be in
different tenses.
3 Rewrite the sentence using the correct verb tenses, if needed.
present
Future: will walk,
will run
past
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
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Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 1
present
present
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
____________________________________________________________
I only ran one errand last week, but I have five to do by the end of this week.
present
future
Present: walk, run
Future: will walk,
will run
2. Instead of walking down the street, we will take the bus.
Sentence is correct
____________________________________________________________
present
present
3. James wants to run this afternoon. Last week we ride our bikes
instead.
____________________________________________________________
James wants to run this afternoon. Last week we rode 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.
Yes
No
Alissa will go to the park before she eats dinner.
Yes
No
Juan break his leg and we helped him carry his bag.
Yes
No
Erika works on her homework while she watched television.
Yes
No
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Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 2
present
present
Verb tense
1. I am cooking dinner after the rough day I have.
Past: walked, ran
____________________________________________________________
I am cooking dinner after the rough day I had.
present
Present: walk, run
past
2. My brother laughs as I tried to swim.
____________________________________________________________
My brother laughed as I tried to swim.
Future: will walk,
will run
Access Common Core
Emir wrote a paragraph about his family’s camping trip. Correct any
mistakes in verb tense that he made.
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Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 3
past
present
Verb tense
1. When he kicked the ball into the net, the crowd go wild.
Past: walked, ran
When he kicked the ball into the net, the crowd went wild.
____________________________________________________________
present
past
past
Present: walk, run
Future: will walk,
will run
2. Every morning when the alarm clock rings, I yawned, and rolled
over for more sleep.
Every morning when the alarm clock rings, I yawn, and I roll 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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Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
EDI – Cognitive, Teaching, and English Learner Strategies
Learning Objective: We will correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Cognitive Strategies
Elaboration
Teaching Strategies
Demonstration
Language Strategies
Academic
Targeted
Vocabulary
Content
shift, inappropriate, appropriate, identify, determine
verb tense
Support
Multiple-Meaning
Synonym
Vocabulary
Strategy
Definition
appropriate, identify
shift, inappropriate, determine, verb tense
Homophone
Internal Context Clue
Listen, Speak
Similar Sounds
Read
Tracked Reading
Write
Writing
Content Access Strategies
Comprehensible
Input
Cognates
Graphic Organizer
Contextual Clues
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Contextualized
Definitions
Pictures
CCSS 5th Grade Language 1.0d
Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.