This activity begins with practice of when we use 'is' (for a fact or situation that is happening now or still true' and when we use 'was' (for a fact or situation in the past). This should follow an activity that goes over these rules with the class to explain this or clarify. They then practice these language points either through a gap fill or a free writing exercise for higher level learners. The sentences are all about famous people. 

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how to describe things or people in English

Using 'is' and 'was'

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Let's do English ESL picture description. This activity begins with practice of when we use 'is' (for a fact or situation that is happening now or still true' a…