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Which subject	English as second language
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What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Exploring Simple Present Tense

Objectives

• Students will understand the structure of the simple present tense.
• Students will be able to form affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences in the simple present tense.
• Students will practice speaking and writing using the simple present tense.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with exercises on simple present tense
• Flashcards with verbs and pictures
• Audio clips for listening practice
• Projector and screen (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Doesn't matter

Subject

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national standards for English Language Learning focused on verb tenses and sentence structure.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Warm-up Activity	5 minutes	Start with a quick icebreaker where students say what they do in a typical day using verbs.
2	Introduction to Tense	5 minutes	Explain the simple present tense; discuss its use for habits, routines, and general truths.
3	Sentence Formation	7 minutes	Present structure: Subject + Base Verb (+ s/es for third person).
4	Group Exercise	8 minutes	In pairs, have students create affirmative and negative sentences on provided prompts.
5	Interactive Practice	3 minutes	Use flashcards for quick-fire questions. Elicit answers in simple present.
6	Listening Exercise	5 minutes	Play audio clips; students listen and fill in the blanks with simple present verbs.
7	Review and Wrap-up	2 minutes	Recap the lesson content and ask students to reflect on what they learned.

Homework

• Complete handout exercises on simple present tense to reinforce the lesson content.
• The homework will be collected at the beginning of the next class without anyone presenting their work in front of the class.

Assessment

• Ongoing assessment through observation during group activities.
• Collect homework assignments to check for understanding of the lesson.

Additional Notes

• Be prepared to support ESL students with visual aids and examples as needed.
• Encourage peer support and collaboration during exercises.

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