Lesson Plan: Verb Tense (Primary 5)

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what a verb is and why it is important in a sentence. - Explain that a verb is a word that shows an action or a state of being. - Introduce the concept of verb tense, explaining that it shows the time of an action or state of being. - Share examples of different verb tenses (e.g., present, past, future) and their usage in sentences.

Lesson Outline: 1. Present Tense: a. Explain that the present tense is used to talk about actions happening now or regularly. b. Show a video resource like “Present Tense Verbs Song” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uT5_VU9x2c) to engage the students. c. Provide examples of present tense verbs and ask students to identify them in sentences. d. Distribute a worksheet (e.g., “Present Tense Verbs Worksheet”) for practice.

1. Past Tense: a. Explain that the past tense is used to talk about actions that have already happened. b. Show a video resource like “Past Tense Verbs Song” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jvBP3hL9fQ) to reinforce the concept. c. Provide examples of past tense verbs and ask students to identify them in sentences. d. Distribute a worksheet (e.g., “Past Tense Verbs Worksheet”) for practice.

2. Future Tense: a. Explain that the future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. b. Show a video resource like “Future Tense Verbs Song” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jvBP3hL9fQ) to engage the students. c. Provide examples of future tense verbs and ask students to identify them in sentences. d. Distribute a worksheet (e.g., “Future Tense Verbs Worksheet”) for practice.

Questioning: - Throughout the lesson, ask questions to check understanding and encourage student participation. - Examples of questions: 1. Can you give me an example of a present tense verb? 2. How do we form the past tense of regular verbs? 3. When do we use the future tense?

Assessment: - To assess students’ understanding, provide a short quiz at the end of the lesson. - The quiz can include fill-in-the-blank sentences where students need to choose the correct verb tense. - Alternatively, students can be asked to write a short paragraph using different verb tenses.

Differentiation: - For students who need extra support, provide additional examples and practice exercises. - Use visual aids, such as charts or flashcards, to help reinforce the concept of verb tense. - Pair students up for peer support during practice activities.

Plenary: - Summarize the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of using the correct verb tense in sentences. - Ask students to share one thing they learned about verb tense during the lesson. - Provide feedback and address any misconceptions or questions that may have arisen.

Resources: 1. Present Tense Verbs Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uT5_VU9x2c 2. Past Tense Verbs Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jvBP3hL9fQ 3. Future Tense Verbs Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jvBP3hL9fQ 4. Present Tense Verbs Worksheet: [Insert link to worksheet] 5. Past Tense Verbs Worksheet: [Insert link to worksheet] 6. Future Tense Verbs Worksheet: [Insert link to worksheet]