Present Tense: Simple Present vs Present Continuous
Present Tense: Simple Present vs Present Continuous
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Present Tense: Simple Present vs Present Continuous
Slide 1 - Tekstslide
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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to distinguish between the simple present and the present continuous.
Slide 2 - Tekstslide
Explain to the students what they will learn by the end of the lesson.
What do you already know about the differences between simple present and present continuous?
Slide 3 - Woordweb
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Simple Present
The simple present is used for habitual actions or general truths. For example, 'I eat breakfast every morning.'
Slide 4 - Tekstslide
Explain the definition of the simple present and give examples.
Present Continuous
The present continuous is used for actions happening right now or in the near future. For example, 'I am eating breakfast right now.'
Slide 5 - Tekstslide
Explain the definition of the present continuous and give examples.
Forming Present Continuous
The present continuous is formed with the present tense of 'to be' + the present participle (verb + -ing). For example, 'I am eating breakfast.'
Slide 6 - Tekstslide
Explain how to form the present continuous and give examples.
Forming Simple Present
The simple present is formed by using the base form of the verb. For example, 'I eat breakfast every morning.'
Slide 7 - Tekstslide
Explain how to form the simple present and give examples.
Keywords for Simple Present
Some keywords for the simple present include 'always,' 'never,' 'usually,' and 'sometimes.'
Slide 8 - Tekstslide
Explain some of the keywords that are commonly used with the simple present.
Keywords for Present Continuous
Some keywords for the present continuous include 'right now,' 'at the moment,' and 'currently.'
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Explain some of the keywords that are commonly used with the present continuous.
Practice Exercises
Complete the following sentences with the correct tense: 'I (eat/eating) breakfast every morning.' 'I (am eating/eat) breakfast right now.'
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Give the students practice exercises to reinforce their understanding of the two tenses.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Slide 11 - Open vraag
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.
Slide 12 - Open vraag
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.
Slide 13 - Open vraag
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.