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Which subject	English as second
What topic	Use of present simple
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Use of Present Simple

Topic

Use of Present Simple

Objectives

• Understand the formation of Present Simple tense.
• Demonstrate the use of Present Simple in speaking and writing.
• Identify the difference between regular and irregular verbs in the Present Simple.
• Practice making affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences in Present Simple.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with exercises
• Flashcards with verbs
• Projector and screen (if available)
• Audio clips for listening practice

Grade/Age Group

Doesn't matter (suitable for any grade learning English as a second language)

Subject

English as a Second Language

Class Size

20 students

Alignment with National Curriculum

This lesson adheres to national standards for language acquisition, focusing on essential grammatical structures to improve communication skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Begin with a brief discussion about daily activities. Ask students to share one sentence about their routine.
2	Explanation	10 min	Present the rules for forming Present Simple. Highlight subject-verb agreement, regular and irregular verbs. Provide examples on the board.
3	Guided Practice	5 min	Distribute handouts with fill-in-the-blank exercises. Students complete sentences using Present Simple. Walk around to assist as needed.
4	Pair Work	5 min	In pairs, students take turns asking and answering questions using Present Simple. Provide guiding questions on the board.
5	Listening Activity	3 min	Play an audio clip where speakers use Present Simple. Students identify examples heard in the audio.
6	Independent Practice	2 min	Assign a short writing task where students write 3 sentences about their daily routines using Present Simple.
7	Homework Assignment	0 min	Give students a homework task to write a short paragraph about someone they know, using Present Simple. Ensure that they hand it in.

Homework Check

The homework will be collected at the beginning of the next lesson without requiring any student to present it in front of the class.

Lesson script