Intermediate - Chain reaction activity

Chain reaction

Objective: Use fluently and freely the First Conditional to talk about possible future. 

A) Create a chain reaction by using the first conditional. Pay attention to the structure.

If / When +  simple present + future

Future + if / when + simple present

B) Make the following chain reaction to get familiar with the concept.

"I'm having a meeting tomorrow." 

1. I / have a meeting tomorrow / I / wake up early.
2. I / wake up early / I / not have breakfast.
3. I / not have breakfast / I / feel anxious during the meeting.
4. I / feel anxious during the meeting / my boss / probably ask me to participate.
5. My boss / ask me to participate / I / only think about food.

C) Choose one of these ideas or invent one of your own and make a chain reaction. Share with the class.

"If I forget my keys to the office, ..."
"When I have some free time, ..."
"If this topic is difficult for me, ..."
"When I retire,..."