Gerunds and Infinitives: Choosing the Right Verb Form

Objective:
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and use the appropriate verb form (gerund or infinitive) for a given sentence.

Materials Needed:
Chalkboard/Whiteboard, Chalk/Markers, Handouts

Anticipatory Set:
Introduce the lesson by asking the students what they know about gerunds and infinitives. Take a few minutes to discuss their responses as a class.

Direct Instruction:
Explain that gerunds are verb forms that end in -ing, and they are used as nouns. Give examples of gerunds and their uses in sentences.

Explain that infinitives are verb forms that usually begin with “to”, and they are used to describe action. Give examples of infinitives and their uses in sentences.

Explain that sometimes it is difficult to decide which verb form to use. Talk about the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs in this context and give examples.

Provide the students with an example handout of gerunds and infinitives used in sentences and have them identify which verb form is used and why it was used in that context.

Guided Practice:
Have the students work in pairs to complete a few more examples from the handout that you provided.

Independent Practice:
Have the students complete some additional practice problems on their own using the handout.

Closure:
Review the main points of the lesson and ask the students to provide a few examples of gerunds and infinitives.

Summary:
• Introduce the lesson by asking the students what they know about gerunds and infinitives
• Explain that gerunds and infinitives are used to describe action
• Discuss the differences between transitive and intransitive verbs
• Provide an example handout of gerunds and infinitives used in sentences
• Have the students work in pairs to complete a few more examples
• Have the students complete additional practice problems on their own
• Review the main points of the lesson and ask the students to provide examples