Ed needs somebody to babysit for his little sister, Abby. He calls Ben and Moby to see if they might be able to help. Ben isn’t sure that’s a good idea. He remembers what happened last time he and Moby babysat for Abby. As the students learn what happened, they review the grammar points presented in the unit.

Objectives Students will review and apply the following topics in examples and sentences:
  • the Past Progressive.
  • the Modals: may, might and (be) supposed to.
  • Modals: should, ought to and had better.

Students will:
  • communicate with their accumulated vocabulary (650 words).
Grammar
  • The Past Progressive
  • Modals: may, might and (be) supposed to
  • Modals: should, ought to and had better
New Words and Expressions babysit / babysat
call
cheer up
cry
draw / drew
knock
mess
near
paper
peel
sister
snack
thunder
which
worry
Reading
Students will
  • read a three-paragraph narrative essay about babysitting.
  • answer comprehension questions based on the passage.
Writing
Students will
  • write a three-paragraph narrative essay about babysitting.
Lesson Plans L2U4L5 Lesson Plans (2 Sessions)
Materials Provided Student Progress Tracker
Time Two 45-minute sessions