Discovering the Past: Understanding the Past Simple Tense
Learning objective
Discovering the Past: Understanding the Past Simple Tense
Learning objective
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to use the Past Simple tense to describe actions that happened in the past.
What do you already know about the past tense in English?
Introduction to Past Simple
The Past Simple tense describes actions that happened in the past. Example: 'I walked to school.'
Forming the Past Simple
Regular verbs: verb + 'ed'. Irregular verbs: different forms (e.g., 'go' becomes 'went').
Regular Verbs Practice
Write the past form: 'play', 'talk', 'visit'.
Irregular Verbs Practice
Write the past form: 'eat', 'see', 'write'.
Creating Sentences
Make a sentence using: 'He (to run) yesterday.'
Interactive Activity
Work in pairs. Tell each other what you did last weekend.
Recap and Questions
Any questions about the Past Simple tense?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.