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Which subject	English
What topic	Present perfect tense
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Present Perfect Tense

Topic

Present Perfect Tense

Objectives

• Understand the structure and use of the present perfect tense.
• Distinguish between the present perfect and simple past tenses.
• Formulate sentences using the present perfect tense in both positive and negative forms.
• Apply the present perfect tense in context during speaking and writing activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if available)
• Handouts with exercises and examples
• Online resources or videos demonstrating the present perfect tense (optional)
• Quiz on present perfect tense

Grade/Age Group

Any Grade (appropriate for varying levels)

Subject

English

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for English Language Arts, focusing on grammar and usage in writing and speaking.

Homework

Assign a worksheet that includes exercises on the present perfect tense. Collect it at the beginning of the next class for assessment without requiring students to present it in front of the class.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Introduce the present perfect tense. Discuss its use in describing actions with relevance to the present. Show examples.
2	Explanation	10 min	Explain the structure (have/has + past participle) and key differences from the simple past tense. Provide examples.
3	Guided Practice	5 min	Provide students with sentences to transform from simple past to present perfect. Students work in pairs.
4	Independent Practice	5 min	Hand out an exercise with fill-in-the-blank sentences and prompts to create sentences in present perfect.
5	Review and Feedback	3 min	Review answers to the homework and class exercises. Provide feedback and clarify misconceptions.
6	Conclusion	2 min	Summarize key points of the lesson. Remind students of the homework assignment and its importance in mastering the tense.

Additional Notes

• During guided practice, circulate among the students to provide support as needed.
• Use real-life contexts and examples that relate to students’ experiences to make the lesson more engaging.
• Encourage students to think critically about their usage and the nuances of tense in English.

Lesson script