Exploring the Australian Outback with Present Perfect

Exploring the Australian Outback with Present Perfect

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to write a short text about the Australian Outback using the Present Perfect tense.

What do you already know about the Australian Outback?

Introduction to the Australian Outback

The Australian Outback is a vast and remote region known for its unique landscapes and wildlife.

Understanding Present Perfect Tense

The Present Perfect tense is used to describe actions that are completed in the past but have relevance to the present.

Structure of Present Perfect

The Present Perfect is formed with 'has' or 'have' + the past participle of the verb.

Writing Exercise: Australian Outback

Write a short text about your imaginary journey to the Australian Outback using the Present Perfect tense.

Peer Review

Exchange texts with a partner and provide constructive feedback on the use of Present Perfect.

Revising the Text

Revise your text based on the feedback received from your partner.

Sharing the Texts

Volunteers share their revised texts with the class, focusing on the use of Present Perfect.

Discussion: Australian Outback Experience

Discuss the unique experiences students have imagined in the Australian Outback using the Present Perfect tense.

Recap and Closing

Summarize the key points about the Australian Outback and the Present Perfect tense. Encourage questions and feedback.

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.