Further Practices in the uses of Tenses English Grammar Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Topic: Further Practices in the Uses of Tenses
Duration: 45 minutes
Set Induction:
- Begin by asking students to recall what they’ve learned about verb tenses, specifically past, present, and future tenses.
- Show a short video clip or share a simple story where tenses are used differently.
- Encourage students to identify the tenses used in the video or story.
Previous Knowledge:
- Students have a basic understanding of past, present, and future tenses.
Entry Behaviour:
- Students are curious and attentive to learn more about using tenses correctly in sentences.
Behavioral Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify and use past, present, and future tenses in sentences.
- Understand how verb tenses affect the meaning of sentences.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Grammar and language skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication and expression
Learning Materials:
- Chalkboard and chalk or whiteboard and markers
- Sentences with verbs in different tenses
- Flashcards or illustrations depicting different actions
Teaching Methods:
- Explanation and demonstration
- Interactive exercises
- Group discussions
- Practice exercises
Content:
Tenses: Definition and Correct Uses
1. Present Tense:
- Present tense is used to talk about actions that are happening right now.
- For example: “I am playing with my friends.” (The action is happening at the moment.)
2. Simple Present Tense:
- We use simple present tense to talk about habits, routines, or general facts.
- For example: “She plays the piano every evening.” (It’s a habit.)
- “The Earth revolves around the sun.” (It’s a general fact.)
3. Past Tense:
- Past tense is used to talk about actions that happened in the past.
- For example: “We visited the zoo last weekend.” (The action already happened.)
4. Simple Past Tense:
- We use simple past tense for completed actions in the past.
- For example: “She ate a delicious cake yesterday.” (The action is finished.)
5. Future Tense:
- Future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future.
- For example: “I will visit my grandparents next month.” (The action hasn’t happened yet.)
6. Simple Future Tense:
- We use simple future tense to make predictions or plans.
- For example: “I think it will rain tomorrow.” (Prediction)
- “We will have a picnic on Saturday.” (Plan)
7. Continuous Tenses:
- We use continuous tenses to talk about actions that are ongoing or in progress.
- For example: “She is reading a book right now.” (Present Continuous)
- “They will be playing football in the evening.” (Future Continuous)
8. Perfect Tenses:
- Perfect tenses are used to show that an action is completed before a certain point in time.
- For example: “He had finished his homework by 7 PM.” (Past Perfect)
- “By next year, she will have graduated.” (Future Perfect)
9. Mixed Tenses:
- Sometimes, we use a combination of tenses in a sentence to express more complex ideas.
- For example: “When I arrive, they will have already started the party.” (Mix of future and future perfect)
10. Always Check the Time Frame:
- To choose the right tense, consider when the action happened (past, present, or future) and if it’s ongoing, completed, or planned.
Understanding tenses is important for clear communication. By using the correct tense, we make sure our sentences are accurate and easy to understand.
Keep practicing to become confident in using different tenses in your writing and speaking!
- Introduction to verb tenses.
- Recap of past, present, and future tenses.
- Practice using tenses in sentences.
- Group discussions and exercises.
Presentation:
Step 1: Recap of Verb Tenses (10 minutes)
- Review past, present, and future tenses with examples.
- Discuss how each tense affects the meaning of a sentence.
- Encourage students to share their understanding of these tenses.
Step 2: Practice Exercises (15 minutes)
- Show sentences with verbs in different tenses and ask students to identify the tenses.
- Have students rewrite sentences in a different tense (e.g., change a present tense sentence to past tense).
- Provide feedback and explanations
Step 3: Group Discussions (10 minutes)
- Divide the class into groups and give them scenarios or pictures.
- Each group creates sentences using different tenses to describe the scenario.
- Groups share their sentences with the class.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain and clarify the concept of verb tenses.
- Present examples and sentences for practice.
- Monitor and guide group discussions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Engage in discussions, exercises, and group activities.
- Practice using different tenses in sentences.
Evaluation:
- The __________ tense is used to talk about actions happening right now. a) Past b) Present c) Future d) Continuous
Simple present tense is used for habits, routines, and __________ facts. a) Specific b) Past c) General d) Future - Simple past tense is used to talk about actions that __________ in the past. a) Are happening b) Will happen c) Happened d) Are going to happen
- “I __________ my friend yesterday.” (Use the correct past tense) a) See b) Am seeing c) Saw d) Will see
- Future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the __________. a) Past b) Present c) Future d) Continuous
- “She __________ a book right now.” (Use the correct tense) a) Reads b) Will read c) Is reading d) Read
- “We __________ have a picnic on Saturday.” (Use the correct tense) a) Had b) Have c) Will have d) Having
- Continuous tenses are used to talk about actions that are __________. a) Completed b) Ongoing c) Planned d) Predicted
- “They __________ playing football in the evening.” (Use the correct tense) a) Will play b) Played c) Are playing d) Will be playing
- Perfect tenses are used to show that an action is __________ before a certain point in time. a) Starting b) Ongoing c) Completed d) Future
- “She __________ her homework by 7 PM.” (Use the correct tense) a) Will finish b) Finishes c) Had finished d) Will have finished
- To choose the right tense, consider when the action __________. a) Happens b) Happened c) Will happen d) Both a and c
- “I think it __________ rain tomorrow.” (Use the correct tense) a) Is raining b) Rains c) Will rain d) Rained
- “When I __________, they will have already started the party.” (Use the correct tenses) a) Arrived b) Arrive c) Will arrive d) Arriving
- “We __________ to the zoo last Sunday.” (Use the correct past tense) a) Will go b) Going c) Went d) Go
Conclusion:
- Summarize the lesson and highlight the importance of using the right tense to convey accurate information. Encourage students to practice using tenses in their writing and conversations.
