Marvelous Present Simple

Marvelous Present Simple

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and apply the present simple tense.

Introduce the aim of the lesson and explain the importance of understanding present simple.

What do you already know about the present simple tense?

What is Present Simple?

Present Simple is the basic form of the verb that we use to talk about facts and routines. For example: I always brush my teeth in the morning.

Explain the definition of Present Simple and give an example.

Subject-Verb Agreement

The verb in Present Simple changes depending on the subject. For example: He walks to school every day. They walk to school every day.

Explain the importance of subject-verb agreement in Present Simple and give examples.

Adding -s or -es

In Present Simple, we add -s or -es to the verb when the subject is he, she, or it. For example: She watches TV every night.

Explain the rule of adding -s or -es to the verb and give examples.

Negative Sentences

To make a negative sentence in Present Simple, we use 'do not' or 'does not' before the verb. For example: I do not like pizza. He does not play video games.

Explain how to make negative sentences in Present Simple and give examples.

Question Sentences

To make a question sentence in Present Simple, we use 'do' or 'does' before the subject. For example: Do you like ice cream? Does she study French?

Explain how to make question sentences in Present Simple and give examples.

Practice Time!

Let's practice using Present Simple in sentences about our favorite Marvel superheroes.

Divide students into pairs and give them a few minutes to come up with sentences using Present Simple about their favorite Marvel characters. Then, have them share their sentences with the class.

Conclusion

Great job! Now you know how to use Present Simple. Keep practicing and you'll become a pro!

Recap the main points of the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing 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.