| 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 |
| What topic | Create a lesson for Emerging focusing on future tense as it related to students future plans for this summer. |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| 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 |
Create a lesson focusing on future tense as it relates to students' future plans for this summer.
Year/Grade 9
14-15 years old
English
20 students
This lesson aligns with the national standards for English language learning, focusing on grammar, writing, and communication skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Briefly introduce the topic of future tense and its importance for discussing summer plans. |
| 2 | Homework Check | 5 mins | Review homework answers without asking individual students to present; provide feedback. |
| 3 | Explanation of Future Tense | 5 mins | Teach the structure and usage of future tense, including examples related to summer plans. |
| 4 | Printable Card Activity | 10 mins | Distribute printable cards for students to brainstorm and write down their summer plans using future tense. |
| 5 | Peer Sharing | 3 mins | In pairs, students share their plans with each other, encouraging effective communication. |
| 6 | Random Check of Cards | 2 mins | Collect the cards or check a few randomly to ensure students are using the future tense correctly. |
| 7 | Assign Homework | 3 mins | Assign students a homework task related to future tense without revealing specific questions. |
| 8 | Conclusion | 2 mins | Summarize the lesson's objectives and clarify any questions about the future tense and assignments. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we're going to explore the future tense and how we can use it to talk about our summer plans. Understanding the future tense is really important because it helps us express what we will do in the future. By the end of this lesson, you all will be able to share your personal summer plans with confidence using the future tense. Are you excited to start? Let’s go!"
"Before we dive into today’s activities, let’s take a few minutes to review your homework. I’m not going to ask any individual students to present their answers today, but I will go through some common themes and provide feedback. Remember, your homework was to create sentences using the future tense. Please take a moment to look at your notes and see if you can identify where you used the future tense correctly."
(Allow a brief pause for students to review their work.)
"Great job! If you found any mistakes, don’t worry; learning from them is part of the process. Now, let’s move on!"
"Now, let’s focus on understanding the future tense better. The future tense is formed using 'will' plus the base form of the verb. For example, 'I will go,' 'He will play,' or 'They will visit.'
Let’s make it a bit more relatable. How about we think of our summer plans? For instance, I can say, 'I will travel to the beach,' or 'We will have a barbecue party.' Can anyone give me an example of a future tense sentence about a summer plan?"
(Encourage a few students to share their ideas.)
"Awesome! Remember, you can also use 'going to' for intentions, like ‘I am going to read more books.’ That’s another way you can express your summer plans. Got it? Let’s practice!"
"Now, I will give each of you a printable card. On this card, I want you to brainstorm and write down at least three summer plans using the future tense. Think about activities you will do, places you will visit, or anything you will experience this summer.
You’ll have 10 minutes, and when you’re finished, I’ll ask for some volunteers to share their ideas!"
(Hand out the cards and set the timer for 10 minutes.)
"Time’s up! Now find a partner and share your plans with each other. Take turns reading your sentences from your cards. Remember to listen carefully and maybe ask each other questions! You have three minutes."
(Encourage the students to engage with each other.)
"Let’s come back together! I would like to collect your cards now to review. I’ll check a few of them randomly to see if you’re using the future tense correctly. Don't worry; I won’t embarrass anyone! This is just to ensure that everyone understands the concept."
(Collect the cards or walk around to check a few randomly.)
"Now, as we wrap up our lesson, I want to assign some homework that relates to today’s topic. You will be writing a short paragraph about your future plans for the summer using the future tense. I’ll give you specific examples later, but keep in mind to include at least five sentences. This will help reinforce what we've learned today!"
"Alright, let’s summarize what we covered today. We learned about the future tense, how to use it for discussing our summer plans, and practiced writing and sharing our future intentions. Do any of you have questions or need clarification about the future tense or your homework?"
(Wait for any questions, then respond.)
"Thank you all for participating today! I look forward to reading your homework. Have a great day!"
Define the future tense in your own words. Why is it important to use the future tense when talking about plans?
Write three sentences using the future tense to describe what you will do this summer. Make sure to use different subjects (e.g., I, you, they).
Create two sentences using "going to" to express intentions related to your summer plans.
Think of an activity you are excited about for this summer. Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) using the future tense to explain your plans for that activity.
Review your classmates' future tense sentences from the class activity. Identify one or two common mistakes related to the future tense, and explain how to correct them.
Share your paragraph with a family member or friend. Ask them for feedback on your use of the future tense. What did they think? Write down their comments.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the basic structure of a future tense sentence? | |
| Can you give an example of a future tense sentence about your summer plans? | |
| How do you form the future tense using 'going to'? | |
| What is one activity you plan to do this summer? | |
| How can you express an intention using the future tense? | |
| What is the difference between "will" and "going to" in future tense sentences? | |
| Why is it important to learn the future tense? | |
| Share a future plan that involves visiting a place. | |
| What are some activities you might like to try this summer? | |
| How can feedback help you improve your understanding of the future tense? |