Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
3/02/2021 Pre - Intermediate 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Grammar
Lesson Topic:
Past Simple vs Present Perfect for Life Experiences
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
differentiate between past simple and present the ability to tell the difference between past
perfect when simple and present perfect and also to use
talking about their past life experiences. them in a conversation.
Example sentence:
Past simple - I went to Lesotho last year.
Present perfect - I have been to Lesotho
before.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. The students come from three different countries so they 1. I will have to speak slowly and keep repeating the words.
may pronounce words very differently. Also working in a team, the students will learn from others.
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, 2. There may be some confusion with the word order between 2. Use a variety of CCQs to make sure students understand the
past simple and present perfect. two tenses. Enable the students to present the form so you
know they understand. Use positive error correction so that
3. Be aware of more confident students dominating the class. they all understand.
3. Divide the class into smaller groups and ensure they all
make a contribution.
Target language analysis:
1. What is the use or function of Past Simple is a completed action in a time before now.
this language? (include a Past simple will be used for past actions or events which aren’t connected to the present or
timeline if appropriate) future.
e.g. I went to Lesotho last year
Present Perfect shows that the action has taken place before.
Present perfect will be used for actions or events which were completed in the past.
e.g. I have been to Lesotho once before.
PAST SIMPLE PRESENT PERFECT
Actions that happened in the past and are still
Past events or actions which have no connection to the happening or finished actions with a connection
present. to the present
Is a completed action in a time before now Shows that the action has taken place before
Eg. I went to Lesotho last year. Eg. I have been to Lesotho before.
I watched the movie last night. I have seen that movie before.
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, PAST SIMPLE PRESENT PERFECT
Last month This week
Yesterday This year
Last week Today
Last year This month
From 2005 to Since JANUARY
2010 2020
Another way to explain when to use each particular sense is to ask the simple question:
Has the action been completed?
No - Present Perfect – There is no expression of finished time
Yes – Past Simple – There is an expression of finished time
2. In which context are you I will encourage my students to talk about the places that they have visited and enjoyed travelling to using the
introducing the language? correct form and tense. I will be introducing the context of having previously been to a country or city.
3. Which concept checking I will check that my students understand the target language then I will first give a statement or sentence and then
questions will you ask to follow with three CCQ’s
ensure students understand
the meaning? Past Simple - I saw Mary last week
1. Is this Past Simple or Present Perfect? Past Simple
2. Is this happening now? No, it took place last week.
3. When did I see Mary? I saw Mary last week.
Present Perfect - I have known Mary for 10 years.
4. Is this Present Perfect or Past Simple? Present Perfect
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3/02/2021 Pre - Intermediate 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Grammar
Lesson Topic:
Past Simple vs Present Perfect for Life Experiences
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
differentiate between past simple and present the ability to tell the difference between past
perfect when simple and present perfect and also to use
talking about their past life experiences. them in a conversation.
Example sentence:
Past simple - I went to Lesotho last year.
Present perfect - I have been to Lesotho
before.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. The students come from three different countries so they 1. I will have to speak slowly and keep repeating the words.
may pronounce words very differently. Also working in a team, the students will learn from others.
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, 2. There may be some confusion with the word order between 2. Use a variety of CCQs to make sure students understand the
past simple and present perfect. two tenses. Enable the students to present the form so you
know they understand. Use positive error correction so that
3. Be aware of more confident students dominating the class. they all understand.
3. Divide the class into smaller groups and ensure they all
make a contribution.
Target language analysis:
1. What is the use or function of Past Simple is a completed action in a time before now.
this language? (include a Past simple will be used for past actions or events which aren’t connected to the present or
timeline if appropriate) future.
e.g. I went to Lesotho last year
Present Perfect shows that the action has taken place before.
Present perfect will be used for actions or events which were completed in the past.
e.g. I have been to Lesotho once before.
PAST SIMPLE PRESENT PERFECT
Actions that happened in the past and are still
Past events or actions which have no connection to the happening or finished actions with a connection
present. to the present
Is a completed action in a time before now Shows that the action has taken place before
Eg. I went to Lesotho last year. Eg. I have been to Lesotho before.
I watched the movie last night. I have seen that movie before.
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, PAST SIMPLE PRESENT PERFECT
Last month This week
Yesterday This year
Last week Today
Last year This month
From 2005 to Since JANUARY
2010 2020
Another way to explain when to use each particular sense is to ask the simple question:
Has the action been completed?
No - Present Perfect – There is no expression of finished time
Yes – Past Simple – There is an expression of finished time
2. In which context are you I will encourage my students to talk about the places that they have visited and enjoyed travelling to using the
introducing the language? correct form and tense. I will be introducing the context of having previously been to a country or city.
3. Which concept checking I will check that my students understand the target language then I will first give a statement or sentence and then
questions will you ask to follow with three CCQ’s
ensure students understand
the meaning? Past Simple - I saw Mary last week
1. Is this Past Simple or Present Perfect? Past Simple
2. Is this happening now? No, it took place last week.
3. When did I see Mary? I saw Mary last week.
Present Perfect - I have known Mary for 10 years.
4. Is this Present Perfect or Past Simple? Present Perfect
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