Using the Simple Present Tense
Understanding habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
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Lesson Objective
Understand the simple present tense
Use it to describe habitual actions, general truths, and fixed arrangements.
Warm-Up: Daily Routines
Wake Up Time
Ask students about their daily routines.
Breakfast
Have students share their typical breakfast.
Write on the Board
Record student responses for the class.
Simple Present Tense Structure
Subject + base verb (+ s/es for he/she/it)
Subject + do/does not + base verb
Do/Does + subject + base verb?
When to Use Simple Present Tense
Habitual Actions
Repeated actions that happen regularly.
General Truths
Facts that are always true.
Fixed Arrangements
Scheduled events that don't change.
Controlled Practice
Reinforce understanding.
Practice using the simple present tense.
Interactive Activity: Flashcards
Draw a card.
Form a sentence.
Use the simple present tense.
Speaking Activity: Ask and Answer
Pair up with a classmate.
Ask each other about your daily routines.
Listening Activity
Listen to an audio clip.
It describes daily routines.
Note down actions mentioned.
Discuss with your partner.
Review and Homework
Review key points.
  • Simple present tense structure
  • When to use simple present tense
  • Simple present tense examples
Write a short paragraph about your daily routine.
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