Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand and use the simple present tense of verbs accurately in sentences. They will learn how to form sentences using the simple present tense and be able to recognize its use in everyday situations.
Materials and Prep
- Paper and pencil for writing exercises
- Whiteboard or large paper for drawing examples
- A timer or stopwatch for games
- Access to a list of common verbs (can be created beforehand)
Before the lesson, make sure to have a list of common verbs ready. Familiarize yourself with the simple present tense rules so you can explain them clearly.
Activities
- Verb Charades:
In this fun game, the student will act out different verbs from the list while you guess what they are. After each round, discuss how to use the verb in a simple present tense sentence, like "He runs" or "She dances."
- Sentence Scramble:
Write several simple present tense sentences on pieces of paper and cut them into words. Mix them up and challenge the student to put the sentences back together correctly. This helps reinforce sentence structure.
- Daily Routine Journal:
Ask the student to write a short paragraph about their daily routine using the simple present tense. For example, "I wake up at 7 AM" or "I play soccer after school." This will help them practice writing in the tense.
- Simple Present Tense Bingo:
Create Bingo cards with verbs in the simple present tense. Call out sentences, and the student must find the correct verb on their card. This makes learning interactive and fun!
Talking Points
- "The simple present tense is used to talk about habits or things that happen regularly."
- "For example, when I say 'I eat breakfast,' it means I do this every day!"
- "Remember, we add 's' or 'es' to the verb when the subject is he, she, or it. So, 'He plays' but 'I play'."
- "We use the simple present tense to describe facts, like 'The sun rises in the east.'"
- "In questions, we often start with 'do' or 'does.' For example, 'Do you like pizza?' or 'Does she play basketball?'"
- "Negative sentences in the simple present use 'do not' or 'does not.' For example, 'I do not like broccoli.'"
- "Let's practice! Can you give me a sentence in the simple present tense?"