The Power of Present Simple

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

The Power of Present Simple

What do you already know about present simple?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify and use the present simple tense in English sentences.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and emphasize the importance of mastering the present simple tense.

What is Present Simple?

Present Simple is a tense used to describe actions, habits and routines that happen in the present time.

Explain the concept of present simple and provide examples. Encourage students to ask questions.

Forming Present Simple

To form the present simple tense, use the base form of the verb with 's' for he, she, and it.

Explain the basic structure of present simple and give examples. Show how to add 's' to the verb. Provide opportunities for practice.

What is the base form of a verb?

1. The form of a verb that indicates past tense.
2. The simplest form of a verb that does not indicate tense.
3. The form of a verb that indicates present continuous tense.
4. The form of a verb that indicates future tense.

Which personal pronoun requires the verb to end in 's' when forming the present simple tense in Dutch?

1. I
2. We
3. She
4. You

What is the correct way to form the present simple tense in Dutch when referring to 'he'?

1. Gebruik de stam van het werkwoord met 't' voor 'hij.'
2. Gebruik de stam van het werkwoord met 'j' voor 'hij.'
3. Gebruik de stam van het werkwoord met 's' voor 'hij.'
4. Gebruik de stam van het werkwoord met 'i' voor 'hij.'

Irregular Verbs

Some verbs do not follow the regular pattern of adding 's' to the base form. They are called irregular verbs.

Explain what irregular verbs are and provide examples. Show the common irregular verbs and their present simple forms. Give opportunities for practice.

Positive Sentences

In positive sentences, the subject and the verb agree in number (singular or plural).

Explain the structure of positive sentences in present simple. Provide examples and opportunities for practice.

Negative Sentences

In negative sentences, use 'do not' or 'does not' + the base form of the verb to show that something is not happening.

Explain the structure of negative sentences in present simple. Provide examples and opportunities for practice.

Question Sentences

In question sentences, use 'do' or 'does' + the subject + the base form of the verb to ask a question.

Explain the structure of question sentences in present simple. Provide examples and opportunities for practice.

Spelling Rules

There are spelling rules for adding 's' to the base form of the verb. For example, verbs ending in 'o', 'ch', 'sh', 'x', and 's' need 'es'.

Explain the spelling rules for adding 's' to the base form of the verb. Provide examples and opportunities for practice.

Frequency Adverbs

Frequency adverbs are used to show how often something happens. They usually come before the main verb.

Introduce frequency adverbs and provide examples. Show where frequency adverbs are placed in present simple sentences. Give opportunities for practice.

Third Person Singular

For third person singular (he, she, it), add 's' to the base form of the verb. For other subjects, use the base form.

Explain the difference between third person singular and other subjects in present simple. Provide examples and opportunities for practice.

Habitual Actions

Present simple is often used to describe habitual actions, routines, and general truths.

Explain the different uses of present simple and provide examples. Encourage students to share their own experiences.

Interactive Exercise

Create an interactive exercise to practice identifying and using the present simple tense in sentences.

Design an interactive activity such as a game, quiz, or group discussion to reinforce the lesson material.

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes in using present simple include forgetting to add 's' to the third person singular and confusing irregular verbs.

Review common mistakes made by students and provide corrective feedback. Give additional opportunities for practice.

Review and Summary

Review the main points of the lesson and summarize the key concepts of present simple.

Summarize the lesson and ask students to share what they have learned. Encourage questions and provide 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.