Subjunctive Form Presentation

The presentation by Anne Pillar, aimed at Key Stage 2 (KS2) Grammar for Year 6 students, is an educational resource focusing on the use of the subjunctive form in English grammar. The PowerPoint is designed as a comprehensive resource that can be tailored to the specific needs of a class, with the teacher deciding the level of support to offer. It is structured into sections, each containing whole-class input, group and paired activities, as well as independent tasks to engage students in learning how to use the subjunctive form effectively.

The subjunctive form, which is used in subordinate clauses, is explained as a way to make writing appear more formal. The presentation outlines various uses of the subjunctive, such as expressing unreal conditions, formal commands, wishes, and requests. For instance, the verb 'had' is used to indicate hypothetical situations, while the verb 'be' is used to convey formal commands or wishes. The PowerPoint includes interactive activities where students identify the use of the subjunctive in sentences and rewrite statements using the subjunctive to increase formality. Additionally, it suggests drama activities for role-play scenarios and a reading challenge to find examples of the subjunctive form in formal texts, making the learning process engaging and interactive.