Level 1Culture

Zadie Smith's Deadline Week

Grammar: I have to / I don't have to + verb

A Level 1 English lesson exploring culture.

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What's in this lesson

A Level 1 (beginner) ESL lesson on culture, practising i have to / i don't have to + verb. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.

From the reading: Zadie Smith's Deadline Week

"I write in the morning. It is the best time for me." Zadie Smith is a famous author from London. She writes novels and essays. Right now, a new book has a deadline.

Vocabulary

  • deadline
  • important
  • finish
  • send
  • ready
  • start

Grammar

I have to + verb
I have to send the report. — a task you must do
He / she has to
She has to finish her book. — he, she, it use has to

Discussion questions

  1. What would you do with one free day?
  2. Imagine a friend gives you a deadline. What happens?
  3. What would you do if you had no work tomorrow?

Zadie Smith's Deadline Week

Grammar: I have to / I don't have to + verb

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