Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand and use basic verb tenses in English.

Materials and Prep

• Whiteboard or paper
• Markers or colored pencils
• Verb tense flashcards (can be handmade)

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• 1. Verb Tense Story: Create a simple story using different verb tenses. Write the story on the whiteboard or paper, and read it out loud to the student. After reading, ask the student to identify the verb tenses used in the story.
• 2. Verb Tense Flashcards: Show the student a flashcard with a verb written on it. Ask the student to act out the verb in different tenses, such as present, past, and future.
• 3. Verb Tense Match: Write different verb tenses on separate flashcards. Mix them up and ask the student to match the correct verb tense with its corresponding description or example.
• 4. Verb Tense Hunt: Give the student a list of verbs and ask them to find examples of each verb tense in a book or a text of their choice. Encourage them to write down the examples they find.

Talking Points

• Present Tense: "I am playing with my toys."
• Past Tense: "Yesterday, I played at the park."
• Future Tense: "Tomorrow, I will go swimming."
• Useful Phrase 1: "What did you do today?"
• Useful Phrase 2: "I am going to the store."
• Useful Phrase 3: "What will you do tomorrow?"