Title: Exploring the Past: Past Simple Tense Grade Level: 3rd Grade Duration: 45 minutes

Objectives: 1. Students will understand the concept of past simple tense. 2. Students will be able to identify and use regular and irregular past tense verbs correctly. 3. Students will practice using past simple tense in speaking and writing activities. 4. Students will develop their listening and reading comprehension skills.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Flashcards with regular and irregular past tense verbs - Worksheets with fill-in-the-blank sentences - Storybooks with past tense verbs

Procedure:

1. Engage (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what the past tense is.
   • Write a simple sentence on the board in present tense (e.g., “I eat an apple”).
   • Ask students to suggest how the sentence would change if it happened in the past.
   • Write the past tense sentence on the board (e.g., “I ate an apple”).
   • Explain that when we talk about things that happened in the past, we use the past simple tense.
2. Explore (10 minutes):
   • Show flashcards with regular and irregular past tense verbs.
   • Ask students to identify the verb and tell its past tense form.
   • Write the regular and irregular past tense verbs on the board.
   • Discuss the patterns and differences between regular and irregular verbs.
3. Explain (10 minutes):
   • Provide a clear explanation of regular and irregular past tense verbs.
   • Regular verbs: add “-ed” to the base form of the verb (e.g., walk - walked).
   • Irregular verbs: change the base form of the verb (e.g., go - went).
   • Write examples of regular and irregular past tense verbs on the board.
4. Elaborate (15 minutes):
   • Distribute worksheets with fill-in-the-blank sentences.
   • Instruct students to fill in the blanks with the correct past tense form of the verb.
   • Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and monitor progress.
   • Review the answers as a class and discuss any challenges or questions.
5. Evaluate (5 minutes):
   • Read a storybook aloud to the class, focusing on past tense verbs.
   • Pause at certain points and ask students to identify the past tense verbs they hear.
   • Discuss the story and ask students to share their favorite past tense verbs from the book.
6. Extend (optional):
   • Assign a writing activity where students create a short story using past tense verbs.
   • Encourage students to include a mix of regular and irregular past tense verbs.
   • Provide feedback and allow students to share their stories with the class.

Note: The 5Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) instructional model is a framework for teaching that promotes active learning and inquiry-based instruction. It is designed to engage students in the learning process and deepen their understanding of the topic.