ESL Ideas      (B=Beginning, I=Intermediate, T=Transitional)
(B) Using a list for reference, students highlight forms of the verb "to be" in written material. 
(I) Students identify sentences written in the passive voice by highlighting forms of the verb "to be" in written material.
(T) Students rewrite sentences from the passive voice to the active voice and from the active voice to the passive voice. 
See also Passive Voice Flashcards and other helps at this site, Boggles World.

Passive Voice
(T) Explanation and transformation chart is provided followed by online self-checking quizzes transforming active to passive and passive to active

Active and Passive Voice
(I, T) Explanation of active and passive voice including example sentences followed by an online multiple choice self-checking quiz

 

Passive Sentences
(I, T) Handout explains relationship between active and passive verbs including comparative example sentences

OWL: Active and Passive Voice
(I, T) Color-coded handout demonstrating performance of action in sentence examples including sample revision sentences
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