Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand and use the simple present tense of verbs in sentences. They will learn how to form sentences, ask questions, and make negative statements using the simple present tense.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencil for writing exercises
• A list of common verbs (like "play," "eat," "go," etc.)
• Timer for games (optional)
• Space for activities (like a table or a comfortable corner)

Before the lesson, ensure you have a list of common verbs ready and think of examples that relate to the student's interests, as this will make the lesson more engaging.

Activities

• Verb Charades:

  Write down a selection of verbs on pieces of paper. The student will pick a verb and act it out while you guess what it is. After guessing, create a simple present sentence using that verb, like "I play soccer" or "She reads a book."

• Sentence Building Game:

  Using the list of common verbs, challenge the student to create as many sentences as they can in 5 minutes. For example, "I eat breakfast" or "They go to school." After time is up, read the sentences together and discuss any mistakes.

• Question Time:

  Take turns asking each other questions using the simple present tense. For instance, "Do you like ice cream?" or "What does your friend do?" This will help the student practice forming questions and understanding responses.

• Negative Statements:

  Teach the student how to form negative sentences in the simple present tense. Use examples like "I do not like broccoli" or "He does not play video games." Have the student come up with their own negative sentences to solidify their understanding.

Talking Points

• "The simple present tense is used to talk about things that happen regularly or are always true."
• "When we use the simple present tense, we usually add an 's' or 'es' to the verb when the subject is he, she, or it."
• "For example, 'She plays soccer,' but 'I play soccer' without the 's'."
• "To ask a question in the simple present, we often start with 'Do' or 'Does'."
• "For example, 'Do you like pizza?' or 'Does he play basketball?'"
• "To make a sentence negative, we use 'do not' or 'does not'."
• "For instance, 'I do not like spinach' or 'He does not watch TV'."
• "Practicing with fun games makes learning the simple present tense exciting!"
• "Remember, the simple present tense helps us talk about our daily lives!"
• "Can you think of a sentence in the simple present tense about something you do every day?"
• "Great job! Now let’s keep practicing and have fun with it!"