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| Which subject | English as second language |
| What topic | Present perfect |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| 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 |
Present Perfect Tense
Appropriate for any grade level learning English as a Second Language (ESL).
English as a Second Language (ESL)
20 students
The lesson meets national standards for language learning by focusing on verb tenses, sentence structure, and practical application in both spoken and written English.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Present Perfect | 5 | Begin with a brief introduction to the Present Perfect tense. Explain its structure (have/has + past participle) using examples. |
| 2 | Explanation and Examples | 10 | Provide several examples on the board illustrating the use of Present Perfect in affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms. Highlight differences with the simple past tense. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 5 | Distribute handouts with fill-in-the-blank sentences. Students work in pairs to complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb. |
| 4 | Listening Activity | 5 | Play an audio recording that includes sentences in the Present Perfect tense. Have students listen and fill in a worksheet based on what they hear. |
| 5 | Pair Speaking Exercise | 5 | In pairs, students take turns asking and answering questions using the Present Perfect tense. Provide questions as prompts to facilitate conversation. |
| 6 | Individual Writing Practice | 5 | Give students a short writing prompt requiring them to use the Present Perfect tense. Collect their writing for assessment. |
| 7 | Review and Closing | 5 | Summarize the key points of the lesson. Encourage students to ask any final questions. Assign homework to reinforce the concept without presentations. |
Assign students to write a short paragraph using at least five sentences in the Present Perfect tense. Provide a worksheet to guide their writing. Collect and review the homework without requiring individual presentations in class.