Lesson Plan: Present Simple for Primary 3 Children

Subject: English Topic: Present Simple Grade Level: Primary 3

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what a verb is and give examples of verbs (e.g., run, eat, sleep). - Explain that today, they will be learning about a specific verb tense called the present simple, which is used to talk about actions that happen regularly or facts that are always true. - Show a short video clip that introduces the concept of present simple in a fun and engaging way. Here is a suggested video resource: [Video Resource: “Present Simple for Kids” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j3D3P2GfjE]

Lesson Outline:

1. Presenting the Present Simple: - Write a few simple sentences on the board using the present simple tense (e.g., “I eat breakfast every morning,” “She plays soccer on Saturdays,” “The sun rises in the east”). - Read the sentences aloud and ask the students to identify the verb in each sentence. - Explain that the verb in these sentences is in the present simple tense because they talk about actions that happen regularly or facts that are always true.

2. Forming the Present Simple: - Teach the students how to form the present simple tense by adding “-s” or “-es” to the base form of the verb when the subject is he, she, or it. - Provide examples on the board and ask the students to identify the correct form of the verb (e.g., “I play” vs. “She plays,” “We eat” vs. “He eats”). - Practice forming the present simple tense together as a class.

3. Using the Present Simple: - Provide the students with a list of verbs and ask them to create sentences using the present simple tense. - Encourage them to use different subjects (e.g., I, you, we, they, he, she, it) and verbs from the list. - Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and check for understanding.

Questioning: - Throughout the lesson, ask the students questions to check their understanding and encourage participation. Sample questions may include: - What is the present simple tense used for? - How do we form the present simple tense when the subject is he, she, or it? - Can you give an example of a sentence in the present simple tense?

Assessment: - Distribute a worksheet that includes sentences in the present simple tense with missing verbs. Ask the students to fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb. - Review the completed worksheets to assess individual understanding.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide sentence frames or word banks to help them form sentences using the present simple tense. - For students who grasp the concept quickly, challenge them to create more complex sentences using the present simple tense.

Plenary: - Review the key points of the lesson by asking the students to share one sentence each using the present simple tense. - Summarize the lesson and emphasize the importance of using the present simple tense correctly in their writing and speaking.

Additional Resources: - Worksheet Resource: “Present Simple Tense Worksheet” - [Worksheet Resource: https://www.teach-this.com/esl-essentials] - Video Resource: “Present Simple Tense Song” - [Video Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U3Z9GwFgNM]

Note: The provided video and worksheet resources are suggestions and can be replaced with other suitable resources based on the teacher’s preference and availability.