Creating a teaching-learning material (TLM) working model for English tenses using cardboard and colored paper with three boxes concept can be a creative and effective way to demonstrate the usage of present, past, and future tenses in sentences.
Here’s how you can make it:
Materials Needed:
- Cardboard or foam board (for the base and boxes)
- Colored paper (for decorating and labeling)
- Marker or pen (for writing and labeling)
- Scissors
- Glue or adhesive
- Optional: small images or icons to represent actions or events for each tense
Step by Step Video Instructions:
- Prepare the Base:
- Cut out a large piece of cardboard or foam board to serve as the base of your TLM working model. This will provide stability and support for the components.
- Create Three Boxes:
- Cut out three rectangular boxes from cardboard to represent the three tenses: Present, Past, and Future. Each box should have a lid that can be opened and closed.
- Decorate each box with colored paper to represent the different tenses. You can use different colors or patterns for each box to distinguish them.
- Label the Boxes:
- Use markers or printed labels to label each box with the name of the tense it represents: Present, Past, and Future. Place the labels on the front or top of each box.
- Divide the Boxes into Sections:
- Inside each box, divide the space into sections to represent different forms of the verb tense (e.g., simple, continuous, perfect). You can use colored paper or markers to create borders or labels for each section.
- Add Example Sentences:
- Write example sentences for each form of the verb tense on small pieces of colored paper. Place these sentences in the corresponding sections of each box.
- Use clear and concise sentences that demonstrate the usage and meaning of each tense. You can also include small images or icons to represent actions or events associated with each tense.
- Decorate the Base:
- Decorate the base of your TLM working model with colored paper or markers to make it visually appealing. You can use different colors or patterns to represent each tense and its various forms.
- Assemble and Test:
- Once all components are in place, assemble the TLM working model on the base. Make sure that the boxes open and close smoothly and that the example sentences are visible and easily accessible.
- Educational Demonstration:
- Use your TLM working model for English tenses as a teaching tool to demonstrate the concept of verb tenses to students.
- Open each box to reveal the example sentences for each tense and explain how they are used in sentences.
- Encourage students to interact with the model by reading the example sentences and identifying the tense and form of the verb used in each sentence.
By creating a TLM working model for English tenses using cardboard and colored paper with three boxes concept, you can make the concept of verb tenses more tangible and interactive for students, helping them understand and practice using different tenses in sentences.