Mastering the Present Perfect Tense

Mastering the Present Perfect Tense

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain and apply the Present Perfect Tense in English.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson and make sure students understand what they will be able to accomplish by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about the Present Perfect Tense?

What is the Present Perfect Tense?

The Present Perfect Tense is used to describe an action that occurred in the past, but the exact time of the action is not important. It is formed using the auxiliary verb 'have' (or 'has') and the past participle of the main verb.

Introduce the concept of the Present Perfect Tense and provide examples. Encourage students to take notes.

Forming the Present Perfect Tense

To form the Present Perfect Tense, use the auxiliary verb 'have' (or 'has') followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Provide a clear explanation of how to form the Present Perfect Tense and give examples.

Examples

I have eaten breakfast. She has finished her homework. They have traveled to Europe.

Show examples of sentences in the Present Perfect Tense and ask students to identify the auxiliary verb and past participle.

Using the Present Perfect Tense

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. It can also be used to describe a past action that has a connection to the present.

Explain the different uses of the Present Perfect Tense and provide examples for each use.

Practice: Choose the Correct Form

1. I (have/has) been to Paris. 2. She (have/has) studied English for five years. 3. They (have/has) just finished their meal. 4. He (have/has) lost his keys.

Create an interactive exercise where students choose the correct form of the Present Perfect Tense for each sentence.

Practice: Write Your Own Sentences

Write three sentences in the Present Perfect Tense.

Encourage students to practice using the Present Perfect Tense by writing their own sentences.

Review

The Present Perfect Tense is used to describe an action that occurred in the past, but the exact time of the action is not important. It is formed using the auxiliary verb 'have' (or 'has') and the past participle of the main verb. The Present Perfect Tense can be used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present, or has just been completed. It can also be used to describe a past action that has a connection to the present.

Review the main concepts and uses of 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.