Exploring City Life with Present Perfect

Exploring City Life with Present Perfect

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use the present perfect while writing about city life.

Introduce the learning objective and explain how it will be achieved.

What do you already know about using the present perfect?

What is the Present Perfect?

The present perfect is a verb tense used to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past but has a connection to the present.

Explain the definition of present perfect and give examples.

Examples of Present Perfect

I have visited New York City. She has lived in London for five years. They have seen the Eiffel Tower.

Provide examples of present perfect in context.

Using Present Perfect to Describe City Life

When writing about city life, we can use the present perfect to describe experiences, changes or developments that have happened in the city over time.

Explain how present perfect can be used to write about city life and give examples.

Describing Experiences

I have visited many museums in Paris. She has tried the famous pizza in Naples. They have seen the street performers in Barcelona.

Provide examples of using present perfect to describe personal experiences in the city.

Describing Changes

The city has become more crowded in recent years. The skyline has changed with the addition of new skyscrapers. The transportation system has improved.

Provide examples of using present perfect to describe changes in the city.

Describing Developments

The city has invested in new parks and green spaces. The downtown area has been revitalized with new businesses and restaurants. The city has implemented new public transportation options.

Provide examples of using present perfect to describe developments in the city.

Time Expressions with Present Perfect

Time expressions such as 'already', 'yet', 'just', and 'recently' are often used with present perfect to indicate when an action occurred.

Explain how time expressions can be used with present perfect and give examples.

Interactive Exercise

Provide a list of sentences and have students identify which ones use present perfect correctly to describe city life.

Create an interactive exercise for students to practice using present perfect.

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes include using past simple instead of present perfect or omitting the auxiliary verb 'have'.

Identify common mistakes and provide examples.

Practice Exercise

Provide a writing prompt for students to write a paragraph using present perfect to describe city life.

Give students an opportunity to practice writing using present perfect.

Peer Review

Have students swap papers and review each other's writing, checking for correct use of present perfect.

Encourage students to provide constructive feedback to their peers.

Conclusion

In conclusion, present perfect is an important verb tense for describing experiences, changes and developments in the city. With practice, you can use present perfect correctly in your writing.

Summarize the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing their writing skills.

Resources

Provide a list of resources for students to further practice using present perfect.

Include websites, books, or other materials that students can use to continue learning.

Questions

Ask students if they have any questions about using present perfect to describe city life.

Allow time for students to ask any remaining questions they may have.

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.