Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
KIARA BIDESI 06 August 2024 Intermediate (B1) 60 minutes
Lesson Type: Grammar lesson
Lesson Topic: Present perfect continuous tense using ‘For and Since ‘
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able By the end of the lesson, students will have…
to…
Students are able to recognize and use target grammar in
1. By the end of the lesson students will be able to real-life scenarios discussing and comparing their hobbies
recognize and produce target grammar ‘for and (using for/since)
since’ when using present perfect continuous
tense.
2. Understand and differentiate between the For example, when the statement gives
target grammar ‘for and since’ when an indicator of the duration of the activity,
constructing sentences in the present perfect they should use the preposition FOR.
continuous tense. When the sentence gives an indication of
when it started, they would use SINCE
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, Example sentence: SINCE- I have been running
since 6:00 a.m.
FOR - I have been running for 2 hours.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students
and one for the target grammar (meaning, form, or
pronunciation). 1. Before the lesson starts, I will use a few sentences as examples
and briefly explain when you need to make use
of the word for and since and hightlight what the
1. The present perfect continuous may be differences are when applying present perfect
challenging to understand in French and Italian continuous tense in their L1.
due to the absence of an equivalent, as they use 2. I will display a
present perfect simple in the same context. well-constructed Timeline with accurate and straightforward
2. Students may believe that because they labeling to provide students with a visual
understand how to use the present perfect representation of the present perfect continuous tense,
continuous tense, allowing them to better understand the
they would know which word to use when. target language terms.
3. Working with students aged 15 to 16 may 3. Before we begin teaching the present perfect
lead them to believe that they do not require continuous tense in depth, I will ask questions to determine
much assistance due of their age, assuming their level of understanding and knowledge of grammar tenses.
they have a comprehensive understanding of
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, grammar, particularly If they are aware of how 4. Incorporate guided discovery
to use the present perfect continuous tense. tasks so students have the time to examine the
4. Time periods and time references language and to refer back to previous examples.
can cause complications and confuse students These can be particularly helpful when students get confused
about when they should use the two between two grammatical forms.
prepositions,for and since. 5. Create an emotionally supportive classroom climate,
5. Due to Cultural differences Interactions as well as a physical environment
between pupils from varied cultural that values diversity. Regardless of their culture.
backgrounds can be difficult, resulting in
misunderstandings and disruptions.
Target language analysis:
Review Unit 7: Analysing Grammar if you need guidance with this section.
1. What is the Grammar is the set of rules and structure that govern how we form sentences and express ideas in the
use or English language. It's the foundation for effective communication. Present perfect continuous tense
function of shows the Duration from past until now: with for + period of time or with since + specific past time.
the
grammar?
(Include a
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, timeline if
appropriate) For example:
•I have been living in Spain for six months.
•I have been learning English since 2006.
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KIARA BIDESI 06 August 2024 Intermediate (B1) 60 minutes
Lesson Type: Grammar lesson
Lesson Topic: Present perfect continuous tense using ‘For and Since ‘
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able By the end of the lesson, students will have…
to…
Students are able to recognize and use target grammar in
1. By the end of the lesson students will be able to real-life scenarios discussing and comparing their hobbies
recognize and produce target grammar ‘for and (using for/since)
since’ when using present perfect continuous
tense.
2. Understand and differentiate between the For example, when the statement gives
target grammar ‘for and since’ when an indicator of the duration of the activity,
constructing sentences in the present perfect they should use the preposition FOR.
continuous tense. When the sentence gives an indication of
when it started, they would use SINCE
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, Example sentence: SINCE- I have been running
since 6:00 a.m.
FOR - I have been running for 2 hours.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students
and one for the target grammar (meaning, form, or
pronunciation). 1. Before the lesson starts, I will use a few sentences as examples
and briefly explain when you need to make use
of the word for and since and hightlight what the
1. The present perfect continuous may be differences are when applying present perfect
challenging to understand in French and Italian continuous tense in their L1.
due to the absence of an equivalent, as they use 2. I will display a
present perfect simple in the same context. well-constructed Timeline with accurate and straightforward
2. Students may believe that because they labeling to provide students with a visual
understand how to use the present perfect representation of the present perfect continuous tense,
continuous tense, allowing them to better understand the
they would know which word to use when. target language terms.
3. Working with students aged 15 to 16 may 3. Before we begin teaching the present perfect
lead them to believe that they do not require continuous tense in depth, I will ask questions to determine
much assistance due of their age, assuming their level of understanding and knowledge of grammar tenses.
they have a comprehensive understanding of
2 Lesson Plan 150823
, grammar, particularly If they are aware of how 4. Incorporate guided discovery
to use the present perfect continuous tense. tasks so students have the time to examine the
4. Time periods and time references language and to refer back to previous examples.
can cause complications and confuse students These can be particularly helpful when students get confused
about when they should use the two between two grammatical forms.
prepositions,for and since. 5. Create an emotionally supportive classroom climate,
5. Due to Cultural differences Interactions as well as a physical environment
between pupils from varied cultural that values diversity. Regardless of their culture.
backgrounds can be difficult, resulting in
misunderstandings and disruptions.
Target language analysis:
Review Unit 7: Analysing Grammar if you need guidance with this section.
1. What is the Grammar is the set of rules and structure that govern how we form sentences and express ideas in the
use or English language. It's the foundation for effective communication. Present perfect continuous tense
function of shows the Duration from past until now: with for + period of time or with since + specific past time.
the
grammar?
(Include a
3 Lesson Plan 150823
, timeline if
appropriate) For example:
•I have been living in Spain for six months.
•I have been learning English since 2006.
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