Discovering the Present Perfect Tense

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Discovering the Present Perfect Tense

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain what the present perfect tense is.

Introduce the learning objective and explain its importance. Encourage students to pay attention to each slide as it will help them achieve the learning objective.

What do you already know about the present perfect tense?

Definition

The present perfect tense is used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present or has just been completed.

Explain the definition clearly and provide examples. Encourage students to ask questions and clarify any confusion before moving on to the next slide.

Formation

The present perfect tense is formed with the auxiliary verb 'have' or 'has', followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Explain the formation of the present perfect tense and provide examples. Encourage students to practice forming sentences using the present perfect tense.

Examples

I have studied Spanish for three years. He has eaten breakfast already this morning.

Provide examples of the present perfect tense in use. Encourage students to identify the auxiliary verb and past participle in each sentence.

Signal Words

Signal words for the present perfect tense include 'already', 'yet', and 'just'.

Explain the use of signal words in the present perfect tense and provide examples. Encourage students to identify signal words in sentences and their significance.

Difference from Past Simple

Unlike the past simple, the present perfect tense focuses on the connection between past and present, and is often used with 'since' and 'for'.

Explain the difference between the present perfect tense and past simple, and provide examples. Encourage students to identify the different uses of each tense.

Practice Exercise

Rewrite the following sentence in the present perfect tense: 'I went to the store yesterday.'

Provide a practice exercise for students to apply what they have learned. Encourage students to work individually or in pairs to complete the exercise, and review their answers as a class.

Wrap-up

Now that you understand what the present perfect tense is, try using it in your writing and speaking to improve your English skills.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and encourage students to practice using the present perfect tense in their own communication. Provide additional resources for students to continue learning about the present perfect tense.

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.