Module 20: Future Tense Verbs / Mga Pandiwang Panghinaharap (UM, MAG-, MA-)

written by: Amy C. Peria, Precious Arao, & Maribel Bertulfo

Background

This module is designed for high school students. However, it can be modified to teach college/university students. In modules 16 and 18, the students learned how to conjugate the UM, MAG-, and MA- verbs in past and present tense. In this module, the students will learn future tense verbs by first learning the conjugation, then enhancing their skills through various activities such as “what will you be doing?” scenarios and planning out a perfect date for someone. This module should complete the verb tenses (past, present, and future) for the UM, MAG-, and MA- verbs, the basic essential verbs in speaking Tagalog.

Motivating Activity

1. Review conjugation of past and present tense of UM-, MAG-, and MA- verbs. You may use the following words and feel free to add more for additional practice if needed. You may also use this opportunity to review and/ or introduce vocabulary to the students.​​​
2. Review sentence structure [verb + actor + object + location/time expression]. For more practice with the students, use the following photo with various activies of people.
Guide Questions:
  • Anong ginagawa ni [name]?
    • Anong ginagawa ni Logan? // What is Logan doing?
    • Tumatakbo si Logan sa dalampasigan (beach).
    • Nagjojogging si Logan sa dalampasigan (beach).
  • Anong ginagawa ng [common noun]?
    • Anong ginagawa ng pusa? // What is the cat doing?
  • [Verb] na so [name]?
    • Natutulog ba si Lily?
  • [Verb] ba ang [noun]?
    • Tumatakbo ba ang aso?

Processing Activity

1. Teach students how to conjugate the UM-, MAG-, MA- verbs in future tense.
UM Verbs
A. Explain the conjugation process of UM verbs in future tense to the students.
To conjugate the UM verbs in future tense, you simply have to repeat the first syllable of the root word. There is no need to insert/affix UM in the word.
B.  Have students practice the UM verb future tense conjugation with these words:
Jollibee
Baba: go/come down
Bangon: get up, rise
Dalaw / bisita: visit
Gastos: spend
Gawa: make, do
​Gimik: hang out
Halik: kiss
Hiram: borrow
Inom: drink
Kanta: sing
Kuha: take
Langoy: swim
Ngiti: smile
Pasa: pass an exam
Payag: allow
Pili: choose / pick
Sakay: ride
Sundo: pick up, fetch
Tawa: laugh
Tayo: stand
Tira: live, stage
Upo: sit
Utang: borrow money
MAG Verbs
A. Explain the conjugation process of MAG- verbs in future tense to the students.
a. Repeat the first syllable of the root word.
​    For example: Luto (cook) --> Luluto
b. Insert "mag" in the beginning.
    For example: Luto (cook) --> Luluto --> Magluluto (will cook)
B. Have the students practie the MAG- verb future tense conjugation with these words:
Jollibee
Alaga: take care, raise
Asawa: marry
Bakasakali: take risk / chance
Bihis: change clothes
Dilig: water plants
Duda: doubt
Hintay: wait for
Hugas: wash
Isip: think
Lagay: put, place
Linis: clean
Maneho: drive
Meryenda: snack
Pahinga: rest
Pasalamat: thank
Punas: wipe
Salita: speak
Tagumpay: succeed
Talumpati: gave a speech
Tanong: ask a question
Tapon: throw away
Usap: talk to each other
MA Verbs
A. Explain the conjugation process of MA- verbs in future tense to the students.
i.       The process is similar to the conjugation process of MAG- verbs in future tense.
ii.      Repeat the first syllable of the root word. For example:
         Kinig (listen) --> Kikinig
iii.     Insert "ma" in the beginning. For Example:
         Kinig (listen) --> Kikinig --> Makikinig (will listen)
B. Have the students practice the Ma- verb future tense conjugation with these words:
galit (angry)
huli (late)
lito (confuse)
dulas (slip)
nginig (shiver)
sisi (blame)
ligo (shower)
kinig (listen)
takot (scared)
wala (lose or misplace)
kita (see)
2. Introduce future tense time expressions
  • Mamayang [time]. Example: Mamayang a las tres
  • Sa _____________. Example: sa lunes, sa hapon, etc.
  • Bukas (tomorrow)
  • Bukas ng umaga/hapon/tanghali/gabi
  • Bandang (around). Example: bandang ala una ng hapon. Around 1 in the afternoon.
3. For further practice of conjugation and sentence structures, go through the following activity with the students. If needed, you may add more verbs to practice with.





​Q. Saan kayo kakain?

​_________________ kami sa Jollibee.
Review pronounce kayo and kami with the students






​Q. Manonood ba tayo ng sine(movie)?

___________, ___________ tayo ng sine __________.
yes/no.        verb.                              time





​Q. Ano ang gagawin mo mamaya? What will you be doing later?

_________________ ako sa __________________.
Verb                       Time/ Location





Q. Ano ang gagawin ng lalaki sa gabi?

_________________ _________________.
Verb                Pronoun






Q. Ano ang gagawin ng babae sa mall?

Culminating Activity

Plan a perfect date for your parents or friends. This date will last from morning to evening and will have three activities (one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening). Because you are giving this list to your friend or mom/dad and will not be joining the date, you must write in complete sentences, and as clear as possible, so that your parents or friends are clear about what they will be doing.

Here are a few samples (feel free to include photos to enhance your planning):

Enrichment Activity

In this activity, students will learn how to express their feelings using MA- verb in future tense. 
Introduce the following feelings/emotions vocabulary to the students. Read through each word to ensure the students are able to pronounce each correctly.

Emotion List: Tawa, galit, takot, inis, inip, tuwa, uhaw, pagod, gutom, lungkot
  • ​How will you feel if someone kicked you?  →  magagalit ako
  • How will you feel if you don’t drink water?
  • How will you feel if someone took your cellphone?
  • How will you feel if you watch a horror movie?
  • How will you feel after 8 hours of zoom class?
  • If someone gave you a gift?
  • If someone stole your boyfriend/girlfriend?
  • If someone gave you a trip to Japan?
  • If your parents grounded you?

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