Use of the Simple Past: Was/Were and There Was/There Were

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⚠️ This material is an adapted activity with questions (it is not a complete theoretical workbook on the topic).

Number of questions in the activity:
5 adapted activities + complete answer key, involving the use of the Simple Past (was/were), structures there was / there were, identification of verb tense, association with life stages, and application in everyday sentences.

Target Audience:
Students in Middle School, High School, Youth and Adult Education (EJA), and Specialized Educational Support (AEE).
Especially recommended for students with Intellectual Disabilities (mild to moderate), ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Down Syndrome, and difficulties in learning English.

Format:
Color printable PDF with visual explanation (use of WAS/WERE), organized in blocks, and varied activities (fill in, match, true or false, and sequence organization), with answer key included.

Important for the teacher:
This material was developed as a practical activity with questions and can be used as:
✔ content introduction
✔ guided practice
✔ adapted assessment

Key Features:

✅ Explains the use of WAS and WERE in a visual and organized way (clear rule by pronoun).
✅ Teaches THERE WAS / THERE WERE functionally (singular and plural).
✅ Integrates grammar with real-life contexts (classroom, street, life stages).
✅ Progressive activities: rule → practice → application → organization.
✅ Uses short sentences that facilitate understanding.
✅ Includes varied activities that maintain engagement (fill in, match, mark, organize).
✅ Predictable structure that reduces anxiety in students with ASD.
✅ Can be used in regular classrooms, AEE, or individual support.
✅ Ready-to-use adapted assessment.
✅ Saves 5h48min of teacher planning time.