Class: A2 pre-intermediate 10-12 years old Date: 23.01.2024 Topic: Past Continuous for Interrupted Actions
Number of students: 12 Length of lesson: 60 minutes
Lesson type: Grammar (face-to-face)
Lesson aim:
To introduce and reinforce the use of the Past Continuous Tense for interrupted actions, enabling students to understand and use this tense accurately in their
spoken and written English.
Lesson objectives:
Students will analyze and understand the structure and usage of the Past Continuous Tense through eliciting and concept checking.
Students will be able to apply the Past Continuous Tense in sentence construction, demonstrating their understanding through a controlled and engaging gap-
filling activity.
Students will showcase their creative and fluent use of the Past Continuous Tense in a communicative and freer practice activity, fostering a deeper
understanding of the tense in authentic language use.
Materials and equipment:
Whiteboard and Markers
Visual aids (e.g., timeline)
Printed handouts with gapped sentences (gap-filling worksheets)
Timer
, Anticipated problems: Solutions:
1. Students may confuse when to use was/were. 1. Highlight the difference in the presentation and practice in the controlled practice
2. Difficulty Grasping the Concept of Interrupted Actions, leading to confusion. task.
2. Use relatable scenarios and visuals to explain the concept of interrupted actions.
3. The students all speak the same L1 and so may be reluctant to speak
Provide real-life examples and break down the structure of the Past Continuous
English. Tense with clear explanations.
4. Running out of time for the plenary. 3. Remind students to only speak English in class as needed.
4. Use a timer to monitor the time throughout the lesson and make minor
adjustments as required.
Stage Stage Aim Timing Interaction Teacher Activity Student Activity
Warmer To introduce the theme 5 minutes T-S Begin by greeting the students and creating a relaxed Students will engage in pair discussions,
and create a context of atmosphere. sharing what they did last night using the
the lesson. Pairs Share with the class a few things you did last night e.g., “I past simple tense.
made dinner for my family. I read a novel.” Students will actively participate in
Now in pairs, ask students to share with each other what conversations encouraging peer
they did last night. interactions.
Encourage them to respond using the past simple tense to Students will apply their language skills by
revise the tense. expressing themselves in English.
Allow students a few minutes to discuss their activities in
pairs.
Ask students to share their activities with the class, “Can
anyone share with us that they did last night?”
Elicit responses, such as "I watched a movie" or "I played
video games."
Ask question to check prior knowledge, “Does anyone
know which tense is this?”
Elicit responses from students, provide assistance if they
struggle.
This prepares students for the upcoming lesson on past
continuous for interrupted actions by linking their past
experiences to the target language, allowing them to
vividly describe interrupted actions.
Number of students: 12 Length of lesson: 60 minutes
Lesson type: Grammar (face-to-face)
Lesson aim:
To introduce and reinforce the use of the Past Continuous Tense for interrupted actions, enabling students to understand and use this tense accurately in their
spoken and written English.
Lesson objectives:
Students will analyze and understand the structure and usage of the Past Continuous Tense through eliciting and concept checking.
Students will be able to apply the Past Continuous Tense in sentence construction, demonstrating their understanding through a controlled and engaging gap-
filling activity.
Students will showcase their creative and fluent use of the Past Continuous Tense in a communicative and freer practice activity, fostering a deeper
understanding of the tense in authentic language use.
Materials and equipment:
Whiteboard and Markers
Visual aids (e.g., timeline)
Printed handouts with gapped sentences (gap-filling worksheets)
Timer
, Anticipated problems: Solutions:
1. Students may confuse when to use was/were. 1. Highlight the difference in the presentation and practice in the controlled practice
2. Difficulty Grasping the Concept of Interrupted Actions, leading to confusion. task.
2. Use relatable scenarios and visuals to explain the concept of interrupted actions.
3. The students all speak the same L1 and so may be reluctant to speak
Provide real-life examples and break down the structure of the Past Continuous
English. Tense with clear explanations.
4. Running out of time for the plenary. 3. Remind students to only speak English in class as needed.
4. Use a timer to monitor the time throughout the lesson and make minor
adjustments as required.
Stage Stage Aim Timing Interaction Teacher Activity Student Activity
Warmer To introduce the theme 5 minutes T-S Begin by greeting the students and creating a relaxed Students will engage in pair discussions,
and create a context of atmosphere. sharing what they did last night using the
the lesson. Pairs Share with the class a few things you did last night e.g., “I past simple tense.
made dinner for my family. I read a novel.” Students will actively participate in
Now in pairs, ask students to share with each other what conversations encouraging peer
they did last night. interactions.
Encourage them to respond using the past simple tense to Students will apply their language skills by
revise the tense. expressing themselves in English.
Allow students a few minutes to discuss their activities in
pairs.
Ask students to share their activities with the class, “Can
anyone share with us that they did last night?”
Elicit responses, such as "I watched a movie" or "I played
video games."
Ask question to check prior knowledge, “Does anyone
know which tense is this?”
Elicit responses from students, provide assistance if they
struggle.
This prepares students for the upcoming lesson on past
continuous for interrupted actions by linking their past
experiences to the target language, allowing them to
vividly describe interrupted actions.
