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What part of a lesson	New topic
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	infinitive and infinitive phrases
Quantity	3
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Lesson Part: New Topic - Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases

Objective

Students will learn about infinitives and infinitive phrases, understand their uses, and practice creating their own sentences utilizing these concepts.

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Teach: Introduction to Infinitives

What is an Infinitive?

An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by the word "to". For example:

• To run
• To eat
• To study

Infinitive Phrases

An infinitive phrase includes the infinitive and any modifiers or objects. For example:

• To quickly finish the homework
• To learn English effectively

Uses of Infinitives & Infinitive Phrases

Infinitives can function in various ways:

1. As Subjects:
   • To travel is my dream.
2. As Objects:
   • I want to learn.
3. As Complements:
   • Her goal is to succeed.

Examples

• Subject: To read is enjoyable.
• Object: She loves to dance.
• Complement: Their ambition is to earn a scholarship.

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Practice: Using Infinitives in Sentences

Activity Instructions

1. Individual Practice: Provide each student with a worksheet containing incomplete sentences where they must fill in the blanks with appropriate infinitives or infinitive phrases.

   • Example: "He hopes _____ (to finish) his project by Friday."

2. Pair Work: In pairs, have students take turns coming up with original sentences using the format given:

   • One student says a noun, and the other student responds with a sentence containing an infinitive that relates to that noun.
   • Example: Student A: "Success." Student B: "To achieve success, you must work hard."

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Activity: Create a Story with Infinitives

Group Work Instructions

1. Group Formation: Divide the class into small groups of 4-5.

2. Story Creation: Each group will write a short story (5-10 sentences) that includes at least five different infinitives or infinitive phrases. Encourage creativity! The story can be about any topic (e.g., adventure, friendship, dreams).

3. Presentation: After completing the stories, each group will present their story to the class. Focus on the clarity of the infinitives used and the overall message of the story.

Reflection

After all presentations, hold a reflective discussion on:

• How the use of infinitives and infinitive phrases enhanced the stories.
• The flexibility of infinitives in various sentence structures.

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By engaging students in a multi-faceted lesson that includes teaching, practice, and interactive activities, they will gain a deeper understanding of infinitives and be able to apply this knowledge creatively.