Mastering the Verb Tenses

Mastering the Verb Tenses

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use verb tenses correctly and confidently.

Introduce the learning objective and what students can expect to achieve by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about using verb tenses?

What are Verb Tenses?

Verb tenses refer to the different forms a verb can take to indicate when an action takes place. The three main tenses are past, present, and future.

Explain what verb tenses are and provide examples of the three main tenses.

Simple Present Tense

The simple present tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or are always true. It is formed by adding 's' or 'es' to the base form of the verb for third person singular subjects.

Explain the simple present tense and provide examples. Have students practice using the simple present tense for various subjects.

Simple Past Tense

The simple past tense is used to describe actions that happened in the past. It is formed by adding '-ed' to regular verbs or using the second form of irregular verbs.

Explain the simple past tense and provide examples. Have students practice using the simple past tense for various verbs.

Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now or in the near future. It is formed by using the present tense of 'to be' + the present participle of the verb.

Explain the present continuous tense and provide examples. Have students practice using the present continuous tense for various subjects.

Past Continuous Tense

The past continuous tense is used to describe actions that were happening in the past. It is formed by using the past tense of 'to be' + the present participle of the verb.

Explain the past continuous tense and provide examples. Have students practice using the past continuous tense for various subjects.

Future Tenses

There are several future tenses, including the simple future tense, the future continuous tense, and the future perfect tense. They are used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Provide an overview of the different future tenses and their uses. Have students practice using each of the future tenses for various verbs.

Review

Verb tenses can be confusing, but with practice, you can master them! Remember to pay attention to the time frame of the action and use the appropriate verb tense.

Review the main points of the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing using verb tenses outside of class.

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.