Simple Lesson Plan: Teaching Simple Present Tense

Lesson Plan: Teaching Simple Present Tense

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the concept of the simple present tense.
2. Form affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences using the simple present tense.
3. Use the simple present tense in speaking and writing accurately.

Materials:

• Whiteboard or blackboard
• Markers or chalk
• Worksheets or handouts
• Flashcards (optional)
• Multimedia resources (optional)

Procedure:

Warm-up activity (5 minutes):

• Begin the lesson by asking students about their daily routines or activities they do regularly.
• Write their responses on the board and elicit sentences using the simple present tense. For example, "I wake up at 7:00 a.m.," "I brush my teeth every morning," etc.
• Discuss briefly what they notice about the structure and usage of these sentences.

Introduction to the simple present tense (10 minutes):

• Explain that the simple present tense is used to talk about habitual actions, general truths, and regular routines.
• Write the formula for the simple present tense on the board: Subject + Verb (base form) + S/es.
• Provide examples of affirmative sentences using the formula and explain the third-person singular form (he/she/it + verb + s/es).
• Ask students to identify the subject, verb, and tense in the given examples.

Forming negative sentences (10 minutes):

• Explain how to form negative sentences in the simple present tense by adding "do not" or "does not" before the base form of the verb.
• Provide examples on the board and ask students to form negative sentences on their own using different subjects and verbs.

Asking questions and forming interrogative sentences (10 minutes):

• Explain how to form interrogative sentences in the simple present tense by using the auxiliary verb "do" or "does" at the beginning of the sentence.
• Provide examples on the board and ask students to form questions on their own using different subjects and verbs.
• Emphasize the use of the inversion of the subject and the auxiliary verb in questions.

Practice activities (15 minutes):

• Distribute worksheets or handouts with exercises related to the simple present tense.
• Ask students to complete the exercises individually or in pairs.
• Monitor their progress and provide assistance when needed.
• Review the answers as a class, addressing any questions or misconceptions.

Speaking practice (10 minutes):

• Divide students into pairs or small groups.
• Provide a list of prompts or topics related to daily routines, habits, or general truths.
• Ask students to take turns asking and answering questions using the simple present tense.
• Encourage the use of the third-person singular form in questions about other people or things.

Wrap-up and feedback (5 minutes):

• Recap the main points covered in the lesson, including the structure and usage of the simple present tense.
• Ask students if they have any questions or if there's anything they found challenging during the lesson.
• Provide feedback and address any areas that require further clarification.

1. Extension activities (optional): Use flashcards with pictures to elicit and practice simple present-tense sentences.
2. Show videos or audio clips depicting daily routines or habits, and have students describe what they see using the simple present tense.
3. Assign a short writing task where students describe their own daily routines or the routines of someone they know using the simple present tense.

Note: The duration of each activity may vary depending on the class level and the student's proficiency. Feel free to adjust the timing and activities according to the needs of your students.