Mastering the Present Continuous Tense

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 1

Mastering the Present Continuous Tense

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and apply the present continuous tense.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain why it is important to learn this tense.

What do you already know about the present continuous tense?

Definition

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions or events that are happening now or around now.

Explain the definition of the present continuous tense and provide examples. Encourage students to repeat the examples.

Formation

The present continuous tense is formed by using the verb 'to be' in the present tense followed by the present participle (-ing) form of the main verb.

Explain the formation of the present continuous tense and provide examples. Encourage students to repeat the examples.

Usage 1

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that are happening now. Example: 'I am writing a lesson.'

Explain the first usage of the present continuous tense and provide examples. Encourage students to make their own sentences.

Usage 2

The present continuous tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. Example: 'I am meeting my friend tomorrow.'

Explain the second usage of the present continuous tense and provide examples. Encourage students to make their own sentences.

Usage 3

The present continuous tense is used to describe temporary situations. Example: 'I am studying English for my exam.'

Explain the third usage of the present continuous tense and provide examples. Encourage students to make their own sentences.

Interactive Exercise

Create a dialogue with a partner using the present continuous tense. Each person should ask and answer three questions using the present continuous tense.

Pair up students and give them time to create their dialogues. Monitor and provide feedback.

Practice

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the present continuous tense: 1) 'I _____ (read) a book right now.' 2) 'She _____ (play) tennis at the moment.'

Provide practice exercises for the students to complete. Encourage them to work individually and then check their answers in pairs.

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.