Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
XXX 10 October 2023 B1 intermediate 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Grammar Lesson
Lesson Topic:
Understanding the Usage of 'For' and 'Since' in Present Perfect Continuous Tense
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…
1. Differentiate between 'for' and 'since' when forming sentences in the 1. Practiced forming sentences in the present perfect continuous tense
present perfect continuous tense. by completing the sentences in the worksheet with appropriate verbs
from the provided list.
2. Construct meaningful sentences using 'for' and 'since' in the context of
their personal experiences. 2. Demonstrated their ability to apply the concept of the present perfect
continuous tense to real-life scenarios, as evidenced by their
3. Students will have improved their overall understanding of the present completion of the worksheet.
perfect continuous tense, enhancing their ability to communicate in English.
3. Enhanced their understanding of when to use the present perfect
Example sentence: I have been studying for 3 hours, and I'm still not continuous tense through practical application, leading to improved
finished with my assignment. (Using "for" to indicate the duration of communication skills.
studying.)
She has been working on the project since Monday, and she's making great
progress. (Using "since" to specify when the action began.)
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1 Lesson Plan 150823
, Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students and one for 1. Use visual aids like a time line diagram and gestures to help students
the target grammar (meaning, form, or pronunciation). understand the concepts of 'for' and 'since.' Visual representations
can bridge language gaps.
1. Some students may struggle with the concept of using 'for' and 'since'
correctly, as these prepositions may not exist in their native 2. Use real-life examples and scenarios that students can relate to,
languages. Additionally, students at the intermediate level might find making it easier for them to grasp the concept. For e.g. Weather
it challenging to remember the specific rules for when to use 'for' and Conditions Scenario: Discuss the weather in your area. You can say, "It
'since.' has been raining for hours" (duration with 'for'). Then, mention, "It
has been cloudy since this morning" (specific point in time with
2. Students might have difficulty distinguishing between 'for' and 'since' 'since').
in the context of the present perfect continuous tense. They may
struggle to grasp the nuanced difference between indicating duration 3. Provide side-by-side examples of sentences in both tenses to highlight
with 'for' and specifying a point in time with 'since.' the differences in structure and usage.
3. Some students may already be familiar with the present perfect 4. Break the lesson into shorter, more frequent activities to align with
simple tense but could confuse it with the present perfect continuous the attention span of younger students. This can keep them actively
tense, especially when incorporating 'for' and 'since.' engaged and prevent fatigue.
4. Younger students may have shorter attention spans, which could
make it challenging to maintain their focus during a grammar lesson.
This can affect their ability to absorb and apply the grammar rules
effectively.
Target language analysis:
Review Unit 7: Analysing Grammar if you need guidance with this section.
1. What is the use or function of the The use or function of the grammar, Present Perfect Continuous with 'for' and 'since,' is to express actions
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XXX 10 October 2023 B1 intermediate 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Grammar Lesson
Lesson Topic:
Understanding the Usage of 'For' and 'Since' in Present Perfect Continuous Tense
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…
1. Differentiate between 'for' and 'since' when forming sentences in the 1. Practiced forming sentences in the present perfect continuous tense
present perfect continuous tense. by completing the sentences in the worksheet with appropriate verbs
from the provided list.
2. Construct meaningful sentences using 'for' and 'since' in the context of
their personal experiences. 2. Demonstrated their ability to apply the concept of the present perfect
continuous tense to real-life scenarios, as evidenced by their
3. Students will have improved their overall understanding of the present completion of the worksheet.
perfect continuous tense, enhancing their ability to communicate in English.
3. Enhanced their understanding of when to use the present perfect
Example sentence: I have been studying for 3 hours, and I'm still not continuous tense through practical application, leading to improved
finished with my assignment. (Using "for" to indicate the duration of communication skills.
studying.)
She has been working on the project since Monday, and she's making great
progress. (Using "since" to specify when the action began.)
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1 Lesson Plan 150823
, Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students and one for 1. Use visual aids like a time line diagram and gestures to help students
the target grammar (meaning, form, or pronunciation). understand the concepts of 'for' and 'since.' Visual representations
can bridge language gaps.
1. Some students may struggle with the concept of using 'for' and 'since'
correctly, as these prepositions may not exist in their native 2. Use real-life examples and scenarios that students can relate to,
languages. Additionally, students at the intermediate level might find making it easier for them to grasp the concept. For e.g. Weather
it challenging to remember the specific rules for when to use 'for' and Conditions Scenario: Discuss the weather in your area. You can say, "It
'since.' has been raining for hours" (duration with 'for'). Then, mention, "It
has been cloudy since this morning" (specific point in time with
2. Students might have difficulty distinguishing between 'for' and 'since' 'since').
in the context of the present perfect continuous tense. They may
struggle to grasp the nuanced difference between indicating duration 3. Provide side-by-side examples of sentences in both tenses to highlight
with 'for' and specifying a point in time with 'since.' the differences in structure and usage.
3. Some students may already be familiar with the present perfect 4. Break the lesson into shorter, more frequent activities to align with
simple tense but could confuse it with the present perfect continuous the attention span of younger students. This can keep them actively
tense, especially when incorporating 'for' and 'since.' engaged and prevent fatigue.
4. Younger students may have shorter attention spans, which could
make it challenging to maintain their focus during a grammar lesson.
This can affect their ability to absorb and apply the grammar rules
effectively.
Target language analysis:
Review Unit 7: Analysing Grammar if you need guidance with this section.
1. What is the use or function of the The use or function of the grammar, Present Perfect Continuous with 'for' and 'since,' is to express actions
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