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Present Perfect Lesson Plan

🌟 Mastering the Present Perfect Tense 🌟

Subject

ELA

Grade

6

Methodology

Direct Instruction

Duration (minutes)

45

Overview
  • Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Present New Material (10 minutes)

  • Guided Practice (10 minutes)

  • Individual Practice (10 minutes)

  • Assessment and Reflection (5 minutes)

  • Review and Closure (5 minutes)

Standards

Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 6 (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.3)

Background Knowledge

Students need a basic understanding of past and present tenses, and familiarity with regular and irregular verbs.

Skills

Critical thinking , Communication , Oracy

Objectives

  • Understand and correctly use the present perfect tense.

  • Develop critical thinking, communication, and oracy skills.

  • Apply the present perfect tense in speaking and writing activities.

Materials

  • Story Cards: Short stories or scenarios that incorporate the present perfect tense.

  • Whiteboard and Markers: For direct instruction and visual aids.

  • Multimedia Presentation: A slideshow with examples and explanations of the present perfect tense.

  • Worksheets: Practice exercises for guided and individual practice.

  • Flashcards: Verb forms (base, past simple, past participle) for a matching activity.

  • Exit Tickets: Quick assessment slips for students to demonstrate understanding at the end of the lesson.

Lesson Activities

Introduction (5 minutes)


Activity

Hook


Details

Ask students, "Have you ever wondered how to talk about experiences or actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past?" Show a short video clip of people discussing their experiences using the present perfect tense.


Teacher Note

Choose a video clip that is age-appropriate and relatable to the students' interests to capture their attention effectively.



Present New Material (10 minutes)


Activity

Direct Instruction


Details

Explain the present perfect tense using a multimedia presentation. Highlight the structure (have/has + past participle) and use storytelling to illustrate its application. Write examples on the whiteboard.


Teacher Note

Use clear and simple stories that students can easily relate to, such as "I have finished my homework" or "She has visited the zoo."



Guided Practice (10 minutes)


Activity

Interactive Activity


Details

Use story cards for students to identify and create sentences in the present perfect tense. Provide immediate feedback and corrections as needed.


Teacher Note

Encourage students to work in pairs or small groups to foster collaboration and communication.



Individual Practice (10 minutes)


Activity

Worksheet Activity


Details

Students complete exercises that require them to form and use the present perfect tense in sentences. Circulate the room to offer support and feedback.


Teacher Note

Ensure the worksheets have a mix of regular and irregular verbs to challenge students appropriately.



Assessment and Reflection (5 minutes)


Activity

Exit Tickets


Details

Students write one sentence using the present perfect tense to demonstrate their understanding. Collect and review for assessment.


Teacher Note

Look for correct use of the structure (have/has + past participle) and provide constructive feedback.



Review and Closure (5 minutes)


Activity

Class Discussion


Details

Review key points and clarify any misunderstandings. Encourage students to share their sentences and experiences using the present perfect tense. End with a reflective question: "How can using the present perfect tense help you in everyday conversations?"


Teacher Note

Allow students to express their thoughts freely and validate their contributions to build confidence.

Downloads

Activity Cards

Activity Cards

Presentation

Presentation

Exit Ticket

Exit Ticket

Worksheet

Worksheet

Resources

Learn the Present Perfect Tense in 10 Minutes

Video

Learn the Present Perfect Tense in 10 Minutes
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