Eileen Eileen

Gerunds vs Infinitives

Description

This Home Office lesson introduces and reinforces the use of gerunds and infinitives through guided video input, independent study, and written practice. Since the session is asynchronous, students will work independently with selected videos, a reference PDF, and prepared exercises. The purpose of the lesson is to help students understand that some verbs are followed by gerunds, some by infinitives, some by either form without a major change in meaning, and some by either form with a change in meaning.

Materials

Abc Exercises
Abc PDF

Main Aims

  • To help students recognize and use gerunds and infinitives accurately after common verbs and expressions.

Subsidiary Aims

  • To introduce the general uses of gerunds and infinitives in English.
  • To identify verbs that are commonly followed by gerunds.
  • To identify verbs that are commonly followed by infinitives.
  • To recognize verbs that can be followed by either gerunds or infinitives.
  • To promote independent study and written accuracy through guided exercises.

Procedure

Introduction to the Topic • To give students a general overview of gerunds and infinitives and the different situations where they can appear.

Students watch the first video about gerunds and infinitives. Before watching, they are reminded that the video is meant to give them a general understanding of the topic. They should pay attention to the different situations where gerunds and infinitives can be used, but they should also understand that English has specific verb patterns that need to be studied separately. Students should take notes while watching, especially about the general difference between using a gerund and using an infinitive.

Verb Pattern Focus • To help students identify common verbs followed by gerunds, infinitives, or both forms.

Students watch the second video. In this video, they focus specifically on verb patterns. They should identify verbs that are followed by a gerund, verbs that are followed by an infinitive, and verbs that can be followed by either structure. Students are encouraged to pause the video when necessary and write down examples that help them understand each category.

Study of the pdf • To reinforce students' understanding of verb categories through independent reading and study.

Students read the PDF reference list carefully. The teacher explains that this PDF is an important study guide because it organizes verbs into different categories: verbs followed by gerunds, verbs followed by infinitives, verbs followed by either form without changing the meaning, and verbs followed by either form with a change in meaning. Students should study the lists and review the example sentences. They should mark or highlight verbs that are new, difficult, or confusing for them.

Practice • To help students apply gerund and infinitive patterns accurately in controlled written exercises.

Students complete the exercises prepared by the teacher. They should use the videos and the PDF as support while answering. Students are expected to check the verb patterns carefully before choosing between a gerund or an infinitive. If they are unsure about an answer, they should write a question or mark the item so it can be reviewed later with the teacher.

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