ENGLISH LESSON PLANNERCode: FR-058

Version: 01

Subject: EnglishTeacher(s): Diego Restrepo / Alonso Orlas

Group: 8th gradeDate:

Type of lesson: GrammarTopic: simple present Vs present continuous

Understanding Goal(s):

The student understands the form, meaning and use of the Present simple and Present Continuous Past Simple and Past Continuous

STAGEDESCRIPTIONTIME

Pre Teach VocabularyN/A

Context SettingT writes down the following paragraph on the board.This class were studying some grammar. We study a new grammar topic every bimester. We are analyzing some sentences in order to understand the meaning and use of the topic. We always study grammar using this technique. I study grammar for my exams. I am studying this topic to improve my English skills.Then T asks Ss to read the paragraph and underline the differences they see in terms of verbs.20 MINUTES

Guide Ss to infer the target structureThen Ss will be asked the following questions:What differences do you see in the use of verbs?

Are there any differences in terms of formation?When you read each sentence what do they mean in terms of sentence? When is the action happening or when does it happen?10 minutes

Focus on form. Meaning and useT clarifies and expands some of the Ss answers and explains that we use the simple present when we talk about habits or routines. I always come to class on time.We use the present continuous to talk about an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. I am explaining the present continuous right now.T also explains the affirmative, negative and interrogative form of the tenses.10 MINUTES

Pronunciation workN/A

Controlled practice and guided practiceSs do the attachment on the board. T calls out Ss and they come to the board to do the exercises.30 MINUTES

FeedbackGroup correction

Free practiceSs are to write down about activities some of their relatives or friends are doing write now and some of the activities they usually do on weekends.

20 MINUTES

HomeworkN/A

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