Mastering Present Simple: Use it in Writing and Speaking

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Mastering Present Simple: Use it in Writing and Speaking

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently use present simple in both writing and speaking.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain how it will be achieved throughout the lesson.

What do you already know about using present simple in writing and speaking?

Definition of Present Simple

Present simple is used to describe general truths, habits, and regular actions. It is formed using the base form of the verb. 

Define present simple and provide examples to help students understand its usage.

Forming Present Simple

To form present simple, use the base form of the verb for all subjects (except for third-person singular where 's' or 'es' is added).

Explain the rules for forming present simple and provide examples for each subject.

Examples of Present Simple

I play tennis every Sunday. He eats an apple every day. They study English in the evening.

Share examples of present simple sentences in both writing and speaking contexts.

Using Present Simple in Writing

Present simple is commonly used in formal and informal writing to express facts, opinions, and general statements.

Explain how present simple is used in writing and provide examples. Encourage students to practice writing sentences using present simple.

Using Present Simple in Speaking

Present simple is used in speaking to describe routines, habits, and general truths. It helps convey ideas clearly and concisely. Talk to your partner about your daily routine. Who can give examples?

Explain how present simple is used in speaking and provide examples. Encourage students to practice speaking sentences using present simple.

Negative Sentences

To form negative sentences, use 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb.

Explain how to form negative sentences using present simple and provide examples.

Questions

To form questions, use 'do' or 'does' at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject and the base form of the verb.

Explain how to form questions using present simple and provide examples.

Practice Activity: Writing

Follow the assignment in classroom to make a paragraph about your daily routine. 

Instruct students to individually write three sentences about their daily routines using present simple.

Practice Activity: Speaking

In pairs, take turns asking and answering questions about your hobbies using present simple.

Instruct students to work in pairs and have a conversation where they ask and answer questions about their hobbies using present simple.

Common Mistakes

Watch out for the third-person singular form and subject-verb agreement.

Highlight common mistakes students make when using present simple and provide tips to avoid them.

Review and Recap

Summarize the key points of using present simple in writing and speaking.

Review the main concepts covered in the lesson and allow students to ask questions for clarification.

Assessment

Complete the given exercise to test your understanding of present simple.

Provide an assessment task for students to apply their knowledge of present simple.

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.