Mastering the Present Simple Tense

Mastering the Present Simple Tense

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently use the present simple tense in English.

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

What do you already know about the present simple tense?

Slide 1: Introduction

The present simple tense is used to talk about regular habits, general truths, and permanent situations.

Explain the basic concept of the present simple tense and its common uses.

Slide 2: Form

In the present simple tense, we use the base form of the verb for all subjects except third-person singular.

Highlight the formation of the present simple tense and provide examples for each subject.

Slide 3: Third-Person Singular

For third-person singular subjects (he, she, it), we add 's' or 'es' to the base verb.

Explain the rule for third-person singular subjects and provide examples.

Slide 4: Negative Sentences

To make negative sentences, we use the auxiliary verb 'do' + 'not' + base verb.

Teach the formation of negative sentences in the present simple tense and provide examples.

Slide 5: Yes/No Questions

To form yes/no questions, we use the auxiliary verb 'do' + subject + base verb.

Explain how to create yes/no questions in the present simple tense and provide examples.

Slide 6: Wh- Questions

For wh- questions, we use question words (who, what, when, where, why, how) + do + subject + base verb.

Introduce the structure of wh- questions in the present simple tense and give examples.

Slide 7: Practice Exercise

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the present simple tense.

Engage students in a practice exercise where they fill in the blanks with the appropriate present simple verb forms.

Slide 8: Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the present simple tense. Keep practicing to reinforce your skills.

Review the main points covered in the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing.

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.