| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English as second |
| What topic | Simple present |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Adult courses |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Simple Present
Adult courses
English as a Second Language (ESL)
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for English language learning, focusing on grammar and communication skills in real-life contexts.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warm-Up Activity | 5 | Begin with a brief discussion about daily routines. Ask students to share what they do regularly. |
| 2 | Introduction to Simple Present | 5 | Explain the structure and use of the simple present tense with examples on the whiteboard. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 10 | Distribute printable cards to students. They will fill in sentences using the simple present based on prompts. |
| 4 | Random Checking of Cards | 5 | Collect or check cards randomly to assess understanding and provide feedback without formal presentations. |
| 5 | Homework Assignment | 5 | Explain the homework set on simple present. Make sure students understand the assignment details. |
| 6 | Closing Remarks | 2 | Recap the lesson and encourage students to practice simple present in their daily conversations. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to start with a warm-up activity. I want you to think about your daily routines. Can anyone share what you do regularly? For example, I usually have coffee in the morning. What about you? Let's go around the room and share!"
(Allow students to respond and encourage a few more contributions if necessary.)
"Great sharing, everyone! Now that we have talked about our daily routines, let's look at how we talk about them using the simple present tense.
The simple present is used to describe habits and routines.
Let’s write a few sentences on the board:
Notice how the verb has a specific form depending on the subject. For example, with 'he' or 'she,' we add 's' at the end of the verb.
Any questions so far?"
(Wait for questions and provide clarification as needed.)
"Now, let’s put this into practice! I’m handing out printable cards to each of you. Each card has prompts for you to fill in using the simple present tense.
For example, if the prompt says 'Tom (to play) soccer', you will fill it in as 'Tom plays soccer.'
Take about 10 minutes to complete this activity. Work quietly and look at your notes if you need to.
I’ll be walking around to help if anyone has questions."
(Give students time to complete the task, offering help as needed.)
"Time’s up! Now, I’m going to collect or check some of your cards randomly. Don't be nervous; this is just to see how you’re doing.
I will call out a few cards, and I want you to read your sentence aloud. Based on that, I’ll provide feedback.
Who wants to go first?"
(Call on a few students, listen to their sentences, and provide constructive feedback.)
"Fantastic work today! For your homework, I want you to write five sentences about your daily routine using the simple present. You can include both affirmative and negative sentences.
Please make sure you have the following in your homework:
You don’t need to present this in class; just submit it next session. Any questions about the homework?"
(Clarify any doubts about the assignment.)
"As we wrap up today’s lesson, let’s quickly recap what we learned. We discussed how to use the simple present tense with our daily routines. Remember to practice forming sentences and keep them in mind in your daily conversations.
Thank you all for your participation; you did a great job today! See you next class!"
Write two affirmative sentences about your daily routine using the simple present tense.
Write one negative sentence about a task you do not enjoy as part of your daily routine.
Create two questions using the simple present tense related to activities or routines.
Identify the subject in each of your sentences and highlight the verb. Explain why the verb form changes according to the subject in one of your sentences.
Reflect on your learning: Why is it important to use the simple present tense when talking about daily routines? Write a few sentences.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the simple present tense used for? | |
| Can you give an example of a daily routine sentence in the simple present? | |
| How do you form the simple present tense for 'he' or 'she'? | |
| What kind of sentences did we practice with the printable cards? | |
| What do you need to include in your homework assignment? | |
| How many affirmative sentences do you need to write for your homework? | |
| What is an example of a negative sentence in the simple present? | |
| Why is it important to practice the simple present tense in daily conversations? | |
| Can you explain the difference between affirmative and negative sentences? | |
| What are two questions you could ask using the simple present tense? |