Objective: To introduce the basics of the grammatical components of present perfect to Year 11 students, providing examples and 5 open-ended questions.

Materials: White board and markers, handouts, example sentences.

Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes): a. Begin by explaining the concept of present perfect to the students. Explain that it is an action that began in the past, but is still continuing or has an effect in the present.

2. Examples (10 minutes): a. Provide a few examples on the whiteboard to illustrate how the present perfect tense is used in sentences: i. I have eaten three apples today. ii. She has worked at this company for eight years. iii. They have seen the newest Star Wars movie.

3. Open-Ended Questions (10 minutes): a. Ask the students open-ended questions to help solidify the concept of present perfect: i. What are some other examples of present perfect verbs? ii. Why do we use the present perfect tense in certain situations? iii. How does the present perfect tense differ from the past simple? iv. In what ways can the present perfect be used in everyday situations? v. When should we use the present perfect in conversations?

4. Conclusion (5 minutes): a. Summarize the lesson by reminding students about the basics of the grammatical components of present perfect.

5. Evaluation: a. Ask students to complete a brief quiz to assess their understanding of present perfect.

Total time: 35 minutes