Future Plans with “going to”
In this lesson, students talk about future plans using be + going to and practice making arrangements (time, place, transport, confirmation). The main outcome is a short spoken plan and a clear written message arranging a meet-up.
SWBAT (Objectives)
- Use be + going to to talk about future plans (I’m going to…, She’s going to…).
- Ask and answer questions about future plans (What are you going to do? When/Where?).
- Make arrangements by agreeing on time, place, and a plan.
- Write a short arrangement message (text/email style) with clear details and confirmation.
Language Focus (Going to)
Subject + am/is/are + going to + base verb
• I am going to meet a friend.
• She is going to study tonight.
• We are going to watch a movie.
Subject + am/is/are + not + going to + base verb
• I’m not going to go out.
• He isn’t going to work tomorrow.
Am/Is/Are + subject + going to + base verb?
• Are you going to work this weekend?
• What are you going to do tonight?
• Are you free on ___? · What time works for you? · Let’s meet at ___.
• How about ___? · That works for me. · Sorry, I can’t. · Can we change it to ___?
• See you then! · I’ll message you if I’m late.
Model Dialogue (Making Arrangements)
A: Hey, are you free on Saturday?
B: Yes, I am. What are you going to do?
A: I’m going to go to the mall. Do you want to come?
B: Sure! What time are we going to meet?
A: How about 2:00? Let’s meet at the main entrance.
B: That works for me. I’m going to take the subway.
A: Great. I’m going to drive. See you then!
B: See you!
Speaking (Fluency + Accuracy)
- A: What are you going to do tonight?
- B: I’m going to ____.
- A: Are you going to ____?
- B: Yes, I am / No, I’m not.
Students pick one weekend plan card (coffee / movie / gym / shopping / park). Then they negotiate time + place + transport.
- Invite your partner to do something this week.
- Agree on time + place.
- Add one change (e.g., “Can we change it to…?”).
- Confirm the final plan.
Writing (Message / Email)
Are you free on Thursday?
I’m going to go to the library after work. Do you want to come?
Let’s meet at 6:30 at the front door.
I’m going to take the bus. See you then!
- Invitation (Are you free…? / Do you want to…?)
- Plan using going to (I’m going to…)
- Time + place (at 6:30 / at the entrance)
- Confirmation (That works / See you then)
- Optional: transport or backup plan
Write a message (60–90 words) to a friend. Invite them to do something. Use going to at least 3 times and include time + place + confirmation.
Optional: students swap messages and reply with a change: “Sorry, I can’t at 6:30. Can we meet at…?”
Exit Ticket (5 minutes)
- Write 2 true sentences about your plans using going to.
- Write 1 question for a classmate: “What are you going to…?”
- Write 1 arrangement line: “Let’s meet at ___ at ___.”
Homework
- Writing: write 8–10 sentences about your plans for the next 7 days. Use going to at least 5 times.
- Speaking: record a 60-second plan (what you’re going to do + when + why).
- Optional: write a reply message changing one detail (time/place) and confirming the new plan.