The Irregular Verb Project

If you are trying to learn one of the most feared grammar aspects: Irregular verbs! and don't know how, TRY THE FOLLOWING METHOD. It is both easy and effective. Let's do it!

We are resolved to stand up for a meaningful learning of these troublesome friends. Therefore, we will analyse them, classify them depending on their form and group them in colours for a better understanding and memorization.

SESSION ONE

a) Pair work: After a first analysis of the verbs' list, write down the different groups you and your partner are able to spot.

b) Group work: Whole class discussion to reach a consensus and stablish a set number of groups.

Students try to classify all the verbs from their list using the grouping suggested. We will see how effective or defective our proposals are.

SESSION TWO

a) Group work: After adjusting any deficiencies, the class will list irregular verbs into separate pieces of paper according to verb behaviour and will assign one given colour to each group.***

b) Individual work: Students will highlight each verb on their workbook list using the chosen colour.

***(The students' proposals were:

-Vowel Change

-Same form for the three verbs

-Same base but different past and past participle

-Different base but same past and past participle

-All three forms are different)

FINAL PRODUCT

a) Each student will design a customised Irregular Verb Booklet to revise and consult the content in the future.

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