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Which subject	English as second language
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What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Understanding Present Simple Tense

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and use the present simple tense in sentences.
• Students will understand the structure of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences in the present simple.
• Students will practice forming sentences using the present simple tense through communication and activities.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with exercises on present simple tense
• A projector (optional for visual presentations)
• Flashcards with verbs in their base form
• A timer

Grade/Age Group

• Grade 6

Subject

• English as a Second Language

Class Size

• 20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• The lesson corresponds with the English Language Arts Standards, focusing on grammar and sentence structure.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Present Simple	5	Briefly explain what present simple tense is and when it is used. Provide examples on the whiteboard.
2	Explanation of Sentence Structure	10	Discuss the structure of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. Use examples and invite students to participate.
3	Group Practice	5	In pairs, students will create sentences using flashcards with different verbs. Each pair will write their sentences on the whiteboard.
4	Independent Practice	5	Distribute handouts with exercises related to present simple. Students will work individually to complete them.
5	Homework Check	3	Collect homework as students finish. Quickly check answers without asking anyone to present in front of the class.
6	Review and Q&A	2	Address any lingering questions and recap what was learned about the present simple tense.

Homework

• Assign students to write five sentences using the present simple tense, including at least one sentence for each type (affirmative, negative, interrogative). Students will submit the homework in the next class.

Assessment

• Monitor students during group and individual practice to assess understanding.
• Review the completed handouts to evaluate comprehension of the lesson objectives.

Reflection

• At the end of the lesson, ask students for feedback about what they learned and what they found challenging.

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