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Which subject	English
What topic	Past continuous and past perfect tenses
What length (min)	30
What age group	College
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Past Continuous and Past Perfect Tenses

Objectives

• Understand the structure and use of the past continuous tense.
• Understand the structure and use of the past perfect tense.
• Differentiate between the use of past continuous and past perfect in context.
• Apply both tenses in speaking and writing exercises.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with exercises and examples
• PowerPoint presentation
• Audio clips demonstrating both tenses in context

Grade/Age Group

College (18-22 years old)

Subject

English Language

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Compliance

The lesson is designed to align with the UK National Curriculum's focus on grammar and sentence structure, ensuring students develop a comprehensive understanding of verb tenses.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Tenses	5	Introduce past continuous and past perfect tenses; discuss their importance in English grammar.
2	Explanation of Past Continuous	10	Explain the structure (was/were + verb + ing) with examples; show usage in scenarios.
3	Explanation of Past Perfect	10	Explain the structure (had + past participle) with examples; clarify when to use it.
4	Comparative Analysis	5	Discuss the differences and similarities between the two tenses; use examples.
5	Interactive Exercise	5	Provide handouts for paired practice; students create sentences using both tenses.
6	Review and Homework Assignment	5	Recap main points; assign homework focusing on exercises differentiating past continuous and past perfect.

Homework

Complete the handout exercises that require students to fill in blanks with the appropriate tense. The teacher will collect the homework and provide written feedback without oral presentations.

Lesson script