Lesson Plan: Present Tenses

Grade: 6 Subject: English Language Duration: 60 minutes

Objectives: 1. Understand the concept of present tenses. 2. Identify and differentiate between the three types of present tenses: simple present, present continuous, and present perfect. 3. Use appropriate present tenses in sentences. 4. Apply the knowledge of present tenses in speaking and writing activities.

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Handouts with examples of sentences in different present tenses - Rubrics for assessment

Procedure:

1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students to share examples of what they did yesterday or what they are doing right now.
   • Discuss the importance of using the correct verb tense to convey accurate information.
2. Introduction to Present Tenses (10 minutes):
   • Write the three types of present tenses on the board: simple present, present continuous, and present perfect.
   • Explain each tense briefly, providing examples and highlighting the key differences between them.
   • Distribute handouts with examples of sentences in different present tenses for students to refer to during the lesson.
3. Simple Present Tense (15 minutes):
   • Focus on the simple present tense.
   • Explain that this tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and permanent situations.
   • Provide examples and ask students to identify the simple present tense verbs in each sentence.
   • Engage students in a short discussion about the usage of simple present tense.
4. Present Continuous Tense (15 minutes):
   • Shift the focus to the present continuous tense.
   • Explain that this tense is used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking or temporary situations.
   • Provide examples and ask students to identify the present continuous tense verbs in each sentence.
   • Engage students in a short discussion about the usage of present continuous tense.
5. Present Perfect Tense (15 minutes):
   • Move on to the present perfect tense.
   • Explain that this tense is used to describe actions that happened in the past but have a connection to the present.
   • Provide examples and ask students to identify the present perfect tense verbs in each sentence.
   • Engage students in a short discussion about the usage of present perfect tense.
6. Practice Activities (10 minutes):
   • Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
   • Provide each group with a set of sentence cards containing sentences in different present tenses.
   • Instruct students to sort the cards into the correct tense categories.
   • Monitor and provide assistance as needed.
7. Assessment (5 minutes):
   • Distribute rubrics for assessment to each student.
   • Ask students to write three sentences, each in a different present tense, demonstrating their understanding of the topic.
   • Collect the sentences for assessment.
8. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Recap the main points discussed during the lesson.
   • Encourage students to practice using present tenses in their daily conversations and written work.
   • Answer any remaining questions.

Assessment Rubrics:

Criteria 4 (Excellent) 3 (Good) 2 (Fair) 1 (Poor) Correct Usage of Tenses Demonstrates Shows Shows Shows excellent good fair poor understanding understanding understanding understanding of all present of all of some of few tenses present present present tenses tenses tenses

Sentence Construction Sentences are Sentences Sentences Sentences grammatically are mostly have some have many correct with correct errors in errors in no errors with few grammar grammar errors and and structure structure

Overall Presentation Neatly Neatly Somewhat Messy presented with presented presented presentation clear and with some with many with many organized organization organization organization structure structure issues issues

Note: Adapt the rubrics as per your specific requirements and grading system.

This lesson plan provides a comprehensive approach to teaching present tenses to sixth-grade students. It includes a variety of activities to engage students and assess their understanding. Feel free to modify the plan according to the needs and abilities of your students.