Present Simple: How to Use it

Present Simple: How to Use it

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to name the present simple and know how to use it.

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

What do you already know about the present simple?

What is Present Simple?

Present simple is used to talk about actions that happen regularly or habits. It also describes facts or general truths.

Explain the meaning of present simple and give some examples.

Forming Present Simple

To form the present simple, use the base form of the verb with 's' for third-person singular subjects.

Explain the structure of present simple and give examples of how to form it with different subjects.

Examples of Present Simple

I walk to school every day. She eats breakfast at 8 am. They study Spanish on Mondays.

Provide examples of present simple in context with different subjects.

Negative Sentences

To make a negative sentence, add 'do not' or 'does not' before the base verb.

Explain how to make negative sentences in present simple and give examples.

Question Sentences

To make a question sentence, invert the subject and 'do' or 'does' before the base verb.

Explain how to make question sentences in present simple and give examples.

Practice

Complete the sentence: 'He _____ to the gym every morning.'

Provide a practice exercise for students to apply their understanding of present simple.

Conclusion

Present simple is used to talk about regular actions, habits, facts, and general truths. It is formed using the base verb with 's' for third-person singular subjects.

Recap the main points of the lesson and remind students of what they have learned.

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.