Show a short video comparing then vs now (e.g., old phones, old school and parenting). Ss discuss differences: What has changed over time? Then Ss write 2 things that have changed in their lives (habits/routines/preferences). ICQs: How many changes? (2) Are they about past vs now? (Yes).

Teacher shares personal examples of changed habits/states using Simple Past + used to: I used to ride a bike to school.- I did not use to like fish.-I used to listen to Westlife. Ss listen and identify which habits/states are mentioned.

Ss read a short text about the teacher. Ss underline the structure of used to. Elicit: What comes after used to? (base verb)-Is it past or present? (past)-Is it still true now? (no)

Elicit meaning, form, and usage of used to using a timeline. -CCQs:Did I do it in the past? (Yes) Do I do it now? (No) -Form: Aff: S + used to + V1 Neg: S + did not use to + V1 Q: Did + S + use to + V1? -Pronunciation: used to: Drill chorally and individually.

Do exercise A and B on page 148 in Empower. Peer check answers. Fast finishers: write 2 question to ask their friends later using used to.

Ss rewrite the sentences from the beginning of class about their changes using the target language Pair-share and ask follow-up questions. Speaking frame on board: I used to, but now I/but not anymore I did not use to, but now ---

In groups, Ss discuss life before and now (technology, school, family). Teacher monitors for errors and good language. Board 3 or 4 sentences from monitoring for error correction Whole-class feedback.