PEOPLE SHOUTING AND WAVING

 This lesson teaches students how to describe actions happening in real-time, specifically focusing on the actions of people shouting and waving. Students will learn to use the present continuous tense, expand their vocabulary related to emotions and physical gestures, and practice forming questions and sentences about crowd behavior. By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to describe scenes where people are showing excitement, calling for attention, or greeting someone from a distance.

Grammar:

• Present Continuous Tense: Used to describe actions that are happening right now.

  • Form: Subject + verb "to be" (am/is/are) + verb + -ing.
  • Example: People are shouting and waving.

• Wh-questions in Present Continuous:

  • Form: Wh-word + verb "to be" (am/is/are) + subject + verb + -ing?
  • Example: Why are they shouting and waving?

• Negative Form:

  • Form: Subject + verb "to be" (am/is/are) + not + verb + -ing.
  • Example: They aren’t shouting anymore, but they are still waving.

Vocabulary:

1. Shouting – raising your voice to be heard.
2. Waving – moving your hand back and forth as a greeting or signal.
3. Cheering – loudly expressing approval or excitement.
4. Crowd – a large group of people gathered together.
5. Excitement – a feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness.
6. Gesture – a movement of part of the body to express something.
7. Attention – notice or interest.
8. Signal – a gesture or movement used to communicate something.
9. Yelling – shouting loudly, usually to express anger or excitement.
10. Applauding – clapping hands to show approval or praise.

Useful Expressions:

1. "They’re shouting to get your attention."
2. "He’s waving to say hello."
3. "Why are they all shouting?"
4. "Look! She’s waving from the crowd!"
5. "They’re cheering for the winning team."
6. "Everyone is shouting with excitement!"
7. "They’re waving goodbye."
8. "Why are they waving their hands like that?"
9. "The crowd is shouting and waving their flags."
10. "He’s shouting so loudly we can hear him from here."

Sentences:

1. People are shouting and waving at the concert.
2. She’s waving at her friends across the street.
3. They’re shouting because their team just scored a goal.
4. Why are they waving? Are they trying to get someone's attention?
5. The children are shouting with excitement as the parade goes by.
6. He’s waving from the car as they drive away.
7. They’re all shouting for joy at the victory.
8. Is she waving at us or someone behind us?
9. The crowd is waving and shouting as the train pulls into the station.
10. Everyone is shouting and waving their hands in the air at the rally.

Questions and Answers:

1. Q: Why are the people shouting?

   • A: They’re shouting because the concert is starting.

2. Q: Who is waving at you?

   • A: My friend is waving from the other side of the street.

3. Q: Are they shouting in anger?

   • A: No, they’re shouting because they’re excited about the game.

4. Q: Why are they waving their arms?

   • A: They’re trying to get the attention of the people on stage.

5. Q: Is the crowd still shouting?

   • A: Yes, they’re shouting and waving their flags.

6. Q: What are the people doing?

   • A: They’re shouting and waving to greet their favorite actor.

7. Q: Are they shouting at us?

   • A: No, they’re shouting at someone behind us.

8. Q: Why is she waving?

   • A: She’s waving to say goodbye.

9. Q: What are the children shouting about?

   • A: They’re shouting with excitement because the parade is coming.

10. Q: Are the people waving and shouting in celebration?

    • A: Yes, they’re celebrating their team’s victory.

Conversation:

Emma: What’s all that noise over there? Why are people shouting?

David: Oh, they’re shouting because the parade is starting. Look, they’re also waving at the floats!

Emma: Wow, it’s so exciting! Should we wave too?

David: Yeah, why not? It’s all part of the fun!

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Samantha: I can see people shouting and waving near the stage. What’s happening?

Mike: It looks like the band just arrived, and the crowd is going wild!

Samantha: Oh, that makes sense. Everyone seems so excited!

Mike: Yeah, they’re all cheering and waving to get the band’s attention.

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Reading:

The Excitement of a Parade

Imagine standing on a crowded street, waiting for a parade to begin. All around you, people are filled with excitement. Some are waving flags, while others are holding signs, eager to catch a glimpse of the parade floats. Suddenly, you hear loud cheers from the crowd. People start shouting and waving their hands high in the air. The first float is coming down the street!

Children are on their parents’ shoulders, waving at the performers on the floats. The sound of drums fills the air, and people are shouting with joy. The parade participants, dressed in bright costumes, wave back at the crowd, smiling as they pass by.

In moments like this, the energy is contagious. You find yourself shouting and waving too, caught up in the excitement of the moment. Whether it’s at a parade, a sporting event, or a concert, when people shout and wave together, it creates a powerful sense of unity and shared experience.

It’s amazing how simple gestures like waving and shouting can make you feel connected to others, even in a large crowd. So next time you’re at an event, don’t hesitate to join in. Raise your hand, wave, and let your excitement be heard!