Title: Exploring Verb Tenses: Present Simple vs. Past Simple (Including Irregular Verbs) Grade Level: Year 5

Objective: - Understand the difference between present simple and past simple tenses. - Identify and use irregular verbs in the past simple tense. - Apply the knowledge of verb tenses in speaking and writing activities.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Verb tense flashcards (present simple and past simple) - Irregular verb list handout - Worksheets or activity sheets - Pencils or pens

Procedure:

1. Warm-up (10 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students to share examples of sentences using present simple tense and past simple tense.
   • Write a few examples on the board and discuss the differences between the two tenses.
   • Introduce the concept of irregular verbs and ask if anyone knows any examples.
2. Introduction to Present Simple and Past Simple Tenses (15 minutes):
   • Display the verb tense flashcards for present simple and past simple on the board.
   • Explain that the present simple tense is used to talk about habits, routines, general truths, and facts.
   • Give examples and ask students to create their own sentences using the present simple tense.
   • Next, explain that the past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past.
   • Provide examples and encourage students to create their own sentences using the past simple tense.
3. Irregular Verbs (15 minutes):
   • Distribute the irregular verb list handout to each student.
   • Discuss that irregular verbs do not follow the regular pattern of adding “-ed” to form the past tense.
   • Go through a few examples from the list and ask students to identify the past tense form.
   • Have students work in pairs or small groups to create sentences using irregular verbs in the past simple tense.
   • Encourage them to use the irregular verb list as a reference.
4. Practice Activities (20 minutes):
   • Provide worksheets or activity sheets with sentences containing both regular and irregular verbs in the present simple and past simple tenses.
   • Instruct students to identify the verb tense used in each sentence and rewrite the sentences in the opposite tense.
   • Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and check for understanding.
5. Application and Consolidation (15 minutes):
   • Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
   • Give each group a set of verb tense flashcards (present simple and past simple).
   • Instruct them to take turns picking a card and creating a sentence using the corresponding verb tense.
   • Encourage the use of irregular verbs in the past simple tense.
   • Monitor the groups and provide feedback on their usage of verb tenses.
6. Wrap-up and Reflection (5 minutes):
   • Gather the class together and review the key points discussed during the lesson.
   • Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about present simple and past simple tenses, as well as irregular verbs.
   • Allow a few students to share their reflections with the class.

Extension Activity: - Assign a writing task where students have to write a short story using both present simple and past simple tenses, incorporating irregular verbs. - Encourage creativity and provide feedback on their usage of verb tenses and irregular verbs.

Assessment: - Monitor students’ participation during class discussions and activities. - Review completed worksheets or activity sheets to assess their understanding of verb tenses. - Evaluate their writing tasks for accurate usage of present simple and past simple tenses, including irregular verbs.