Mastering the Present Perfect Tense

Mastering the Present Perfect Tense

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand and apply the present perfect tense correctly in sentences.

Clearly state the objective at the beginning of the lesson so that students know what is expected of them.

What do you already know about the present perfect tense?

What is the present perfect tense?

The present perfect tense is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still happening or has just finished.

Provide a clear definition of the present perfect tense and give examples.

Formation of the present perfect tense

The present perfect tense is formed using the auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has' + the past participle of the main verb.

Explain how to form the present perfect tense and provide examples of regular and irregular verbs.

Using the present perfect tense

The present perfect tense is used to talk about past experiences, unfinished past actions or events that have a connection to the present.

Explain the different uses of the present perfect tense and provide examples.

Signal words for the present perfect tense

Some common signal words for the present perfect tense are 'already', 'just', 'yet', 'ever', 'never', 'since', and 'for'.

List the signal words for the present perfect tense and explain when to use them.

Practice Exercise 1

Rewrite the following sentences in the present perfect tense:

He went to the gym yesterday.
I have a headache now.
She eats sushi often.

Provide an interactive exercise for students to practice using the present perfect tense.

Practice Exercise 2

Complete the following sentences using the present perfect tense:

I _____ (already / finish) my homework.
They _____ (just / arrive) at the airport.
She _____ (never / visit) Europe before.

Provide another interactive exercise for students to practice using the present perfect tense.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use the present perfect tense in sentences.

Recap the main points of the lesson and congratulate students on completing it.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.