The Present Simple

Topic: How will student master the use of present simple ?

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, student will be able to use the present simple properly in their daily conversations.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Copies of the Present Simple Handout (one per student)

Warm-up

• Ask the students to share what they know about the present simple. Write their answers on the whiteboard.
• Explain that the present simple is used to talk about actions or events that happen in the present, usually at a certain time or regularly. For example, "I wake up at 6 am every day," "My sister plays the piano after school every day."

Direct Instruction

• Review the structure of the present simple with the students, using the handout as a reference.
• Introduce some common time expressions for the present simple, such as "every day," "now," "this week," "this month," etc.
• Have the students practice using the present simple, either in pairs or as a class. Encourage them to use time expressions and give them time to check their answers with the handout.

Guided Practice

• Divide the students into pairs and give each pair a set of cards with sentences written in the present simple.
• Have the students take turns reading the sentences out loud to their partners and asking questions such as "What is he/she/it doing?" or "When is this happening?"
• Have the students practice making sentences using the present simple on their own, using the sentences on the cards as a guide.

Independent Practice

• Give each student a piece of paper and have them create a "Present Simple Fun-sters" by writing several sentences in the present simple and drawing a picture to go with each sentence.
• Encourage the students to be creative and have fun with this activity.

Closure

• Have the students share their "Present Simple Fun-sters" with the class.
• Ask the students to explain their sentences and point out any unfamiliar words.
• Review the present simple concepts covered in the lesson.

Assessment:

• Observe the students during independent practice to assess their understanding of present simple.
• Review the students' "Present Simple Fun-sters" to assess their ability to use present simple correctly.