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Which subject	English as second language
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	Clothing + Present Tens Simple & Continuous
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: The Fashion Show of Present Tenses

Hook: "Fashion Forward"

Imagine walking down the runway at a dazzling fashion show. The audience is spellbound as models confidently strut their stuff in the latest trends, showcasing vibrant outfits and stylish accessories. Today, you will become a part of this exciting event, but instead of watching, you will be participating!

Objective:

In today's lesson, we will explore clothing vocabulary, focusing on the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses. By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Describe what you and others are wearing (Present Continuous)
• Discuss your fashion preferences and what people usually wear (Present Simple)

Engagement Activity: Fashion Forecast

Step 1: Brainstorming Session

Begin by asking the class, "What do you think is trending in fashion this season?" Allow students to share their thoughts and list key vocabulary words related to clothing on the board. Encourage them to think about different types of clothing (e.g., jackets, shoes, accessories) and styles (e.g., casual, formal).

Step 2: Role Play

1. Partner Up: Students will pair up and take turns being a fashion reporter and a model.
2. Fashion Statement: Each model will describe what they are wearing using the Present Continuous tense (e.g., "I am wearing a blue jacket and stylish sneakers.").
3. Reporter Questions: The fashion reporter interviewing the model will ask questions to encourage the use of the Present Simple tense (e.g., "What do you usually wear on weekends?").

Example Interaction:

• Reporter: "What are you wearing today?"
• Model: "I am wearing a green dress and white sandals."
• Reporter: "What do you usually wear to school?"
• Model: "I usually wear jeans and a t-shirt."

Conclusion:

Wrap up the activity by highlighting how these tenses help describe ongoing actions and habitual actions. You will then transition into the main lesson, where you will delve deeper into the grammar rules and practice using them in discussions about fashion!

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With this engaging introduction, students will be motivated and ready to embrace the learning objectives centered around clothing and the Present Tenses.