Title: English Grammar Basics Review: Simple Present, Simple Past, and Parts of Speech

Learning Intention: To review and reinforce the understanding of English grammar basics, including the simple present and simple past tenses, as well as recognizing parts of speech in text.

Lesson Outline:

1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by engaging students in a quick warm-up activity.
   • Provide a short paragraph or a few sentences containing various verb tenses and parts of speech.
   • Ask students to identify the simple present and simple past tenses used in the paragraph/sentences.
   • Encourage students to underline or highlight the verbs in the simple present and simple past tenses.
2. Introduction to Simple Present and Simple Past Tenses (10 minutes):
   • Present a brief overview of the simple present and simple past tenses.
   • Explain that the simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and regular occurrences.
   • Discuss that the simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that happened in the past.
   • Provide examples of sentences in both tenses and ask students to identify the tense used.
3. Practice Activity: Simple Present and Simple Past (15 minutes):
   • Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
   • Distribute a worksheet or handout containing sentences with missing verbs.
   • Instruct students to fill in the blanks with the appropriate verb in either the simple present or simple past tense.
   • Encourage students to work collaboratively and discuss their answers within their groups.
   • After completing the activity, review the answers as a whole class, discussing any common errors or misconceptions.
4. Introduction to Parts of Speech (10 minutes):
   • Introduce the concept of parts of speech, explaining that they are the building blocks of sentences.
   • Provide a brief overview of the main parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
   • Display examples of sentences on the board or using a projector, and ask students to identify the different parts of speech within the sentences.
5. Practice Activity: Identifying Parts of Speech (15 minutes):
   • Distribute a short passage or a few paragraphs to each student.
   • Instruct students to read the passage and identify the different parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections).
   • Encourage students to underline or highlight the identified parts of speech within the passage.
   • After completing the activity, allow students to share their findings with a partner or in small groups.
   • Discuss the answers as a whole class, clarifying any doubts or questions.
6. Consolidation Activity: Application of Grammar Basics (10 minutes):
   • Provide a short paragraph or a few sentences that require students to apply their understanding of simple present, simple past, and parts of speech.
   • Instruct students to rewrite the paragraph/sentences, ensuring correct verb tenses and identifying the parts of speech.
   • Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the activity.
   • Review the answers as a whole class, discussing any challenges or areas that need further clarification.
7. Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes):
   • Summarize the key points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the importance of understanding simple present, simple past, and parts of speech in English grammar.
   • Encourage students to reflect on their learning and ask any remaining questions.
   • Provide additional resources or practice materials for students to continue reviewing and reinforcing their understanding of English grammar basics.

Note: The duration of each activity can be adjusted based on the available class time and the pace of the students.