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Grammar

From Then to Now: Mastering the Used to Structure

Individually, think of different things that you, your family, and your community used to do when you were in primary school.

a)Complete the following sentences about memories and traditions from the past using the structure used to + verb.

Example:

When I was in elementary school, I used to play soccer When I was in elementary school, my grandfather used to make my lunch.

When I was in elementary school.

· My dad

· My family my English teacher

•The people from my community Every day after class,I

my mom During vacation, my friends and I

b) Share your answers with the person next to you.

Which things would you and your classmate like to do again?

• Which traditions from your family or community have changed?

Speaking

Gather in communities, and discuss the following questions related to both the story of Matilde and your community. In your notebook, write the conclusions of every question.

a What professions or careers were once considered immodest for women but are now accepted?

b)Can you think of other examples in history where one person's actions helped change unfair situations?

c)Are there any other aspects of everyday life, like music, sports, technology, or fashion that used to be different?

d)What aspects of your community or family used to be common but now have changed?

2. In assembly, share your conclusions with the rest of the class. Did you find similar answers?Which ones?8

Structure	When Do You Use It?	Examples
used to+verb	To talk about things you did regularly in the past and don't do anymore.	Matilde used to study every day. She used to help women give binth.
used to be+ adjective/noun	To talk about things that changed from the past to the present.	Medicine used to be a profession for men. Being a doctor used to be difficulf for women.




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