Chapter 1 lesson 1 HSX

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Lesson 1, chapter 1

Welcome!

Stepping stones

This year we will be working with Stepping Stones. 

Let's take a look at the book together.

Work

Now do exercises 1 and 2 on pages 14 and 15.

Exercise 3A

Pick a classmate and answer the questions about him.

Grammar

The next page is a grammar item. 

Watch and learn...

Recap

Before you start with the exercises in the book we are going to refresh some grammar we did last year. 

Let's take a look.

Present Simple 

How to use it in writing and speaking.

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently use present simple in both writing and speaking.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain how it will be achieved throughout the lesson.

What do you already know about using present simple in writing and speaking?

Definition of Present Simple

Present simple is used to describe general truths, habits, and regular actions. It is formed using the base form of the verb. 

Define present simple and provide examples to help students understand its usage.

Forming Present Simple

To form present simple, use the base form of the verb for all subjects (except for third-person singular where 's' or 'es' is added).

Explain the rules for forming present simple and provide examples for each subject.

Examples of Present Simple

I play tennis every Sunday. He eats an apple every day. They study English in the evening.

Share examples of present simple sentences in both writing and speaking contexts.

Using Present Simple in Writing

Present simple is commonly used in formal and informal writing to express facts, opinions, and general statements.

Explain how present simple is used in writing and provide examples. Encourage students to practice writing sentences using present simple.

Using Present Simple in Speaking

Present simple is used in speaking to describe routines, habits, and general truths. It helps convey ideas clearly and concisely. Talk to your partner about your daily routine. Who can give examples?

Explain how present simple is used in speaking and provide examples. Encourage students to practice speaking sentences using present simple.

Negative Sentences

To form negative sentences, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb.

Explain how to form negative sentences using present simple and provide examples.

Questions

To form questions, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

Explain how to form questions using present simple and provide examples.

The learning objective was

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently use present simple in both writing and speaking.

Goal achieved?

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain how it will be achieved throughout the lesson.

exercise

Now do exercise 4 on page 17. 

Homework

END

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.