Present Simple and Present Continuous: How to Use and Recognize Them

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

Present Simple and Present Continuous: How to Use and Recognize Them

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use and recognize the present simple and present continuous.

This slide sets the learning objective for the lesson.

What do you already know about the present simple and present continuous?

Definition of Present Simple

The present simple is used to talk about things that are always true, habits, and routines.

Explain the definition of the present simple and provide examples.

Examples of Present Simple

I always eat breakfast at 7am. She speaks three languages fluently. They live in New York City.

Provide examples of present simple and ask students to identify the subject, verb, and object.

Definition of Present Continuous

The present continuous is used to talk about actions that are happening now or around the present time.

Explain the definition of the present continuous and provide examples.

Examples of Present Continuous

I am currently studying for my exam. She is writing a book. They are watching a movie.

Provide examples of present continuous and ask students to identify the subject, verb, and object.

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

The present simple is used for repeated actions, while the present continuous is used for actions happening now.

Explain the difference between present simple and present continuous.

Examples of Present Simple vs Present Continuous

I drink coffee every morning (present simple), but I am drinking tea right now (present continuous).

Provide examples of present simple and present continuous and ask students to identify the difference.

Forming Present Simple

Subject + Verb (base form) + Object

Explain the structure for forming present simple.

Forming Present Continuous

Subject + To be (am, is, are) + Verb (ing form) + Object

Explain the structure for forming present continuous.

Irregular Verbs in Present Simple

There are some irregular verbs in present simple, such as 'go', 'have', and 'do'.

Explain the concept of irregular verbs in present simple and provide examples.

Contractions in Present Simple and Present Continuous

The contracted form of 'I am' is 'I'm', 'he is' is 'he's', and so on.

Explain the concept of contractions in present simple and present continuous and provide examples.

Negative Sentences in Present Simple and Present Continuous

To make a negative sentence, use 'do not' or 'does not' with the base form of the verb in present simple, and 'am not', 'is not', or 'are not' with the ing form of the verb in present continuous.

Explain how to make negative sentences in present simple and present continuous and provide examples.

Asking Questions in Present Simple and Present Continuous

To ask a question, use 'do' or 'does' with the base form of the verb in present simple, and 'am', 'is', or 'are' with the ing form of the verb in present continuous.

Explain how to ask questions in present simple and present continuous and provide examples.

Frequency Adverbs in Present Simple

Frequency adverbs, such as 'always', 'often', 'usually', 'sometimes', and 'never', are used with present simple to describe how often something happens.

Explain the concept of frequency adverbs in present simple and provide examples.

Time Expressions in Present Continuous

Time expressions, such as 'now', 'at the moment', and 'today', are used with present continuous to describe when something is happening.

Explain the concept of time expressions in present continuous and provide examples.

Practice Exercise 1

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: I (play/plays) tennis every Saturday.

Provide a practice exercise for students to apply their knowledge of present simple.

Practice Exercise 2

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: They (watch/watches) TV right now.

Provide a practice exercise for students to apply their knowledge of present continuous.

Practice Exercise 3

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb: He (not/like) coffee.

Provide a practice exercise for students to apply their knowledge of negative sentences in present simple.

Practice Exercise 4

Ask a question for the following sentence: She is reading a book.

Provide a practice exercise for students to apply their knowledge of asking questions in present continuous.

Review

Review the concepts of present simple and present continuous.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and ask students if they have any questions.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to use and recognize the present simple and present continuous.

This slide concludes the lesson and congratulates the students on their achievement.

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.