Mastering the Present Simple

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 3

Mastering the Present Simple

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to apply the present simple tense correctly

Introduce the learning objective and the importance of mastering the present simple tense

What do you already know about the present simple?

What is the Present Simple?

The present simple is a verb tense used to describe actions that are habitual, repeated or general truths.

Define what the present simple tense is and give examples.

Forming the Present Simple

The present simple is formed by adding -s or -es to the base form of the verb in the third person singular (he, she, it).

Explain how to form the present simple tense and provide examples.

Spelling Rules

Verbs ending in -y preceded by a consonant change the -y to -ies. Verbs ending in -s, -ss, -sh, -ch, -x and -o preceded by a consonant add -es.

Teach the spelling rules for adding -s or -es to verbs in the present simple tense.

Negative Sentences

To form a negative sentence, use the auxiliary verb do/does + not + base form of the verb.

Explain how to form negative sentences in the present simple tense and provide examples.

Questions

To form a question, use the auxiliary verb do/does + subject + base form of the verb.

Teach students how to form questions in the present simple tense and provide examples.

Third Person Singular

Verbs in the third person singular (he, she, it) take -s or -es in the present simple tense.

Explain the importance of using the correct verb form in third person singular and provide examples.

Irregular Verbs

Some verbs do not follow the regular -s or -es rule in the present simple tense and must be memorized.

Introduce a list of common irregular verbs and provide examples of their usage in the present simple tense.

Practice

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in the present simple tense.

Provide a worksheet or interactive exercise for students to practice using the present simple tense.

Conclusion

The present simple tense is used to describe habitual actions or general truths. It is formed by adding -s or -es to the base form of the verb in third person singular. Negative sentences are formed with do/does + not + base form of the verb and questions are formed with do/does + subject + base form of the verb.

Review what was taught in the lesson and summarize the key points.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.