Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - English Comprehension - Revision Of Tenses In Grammar

**Lesson Plan: Revision of Tenses in Grammar** **Grade Level**: Senior Secondary 2 (SS2) **Subject**: English Comprehension **Topic**: Revision of Tenses in Grammar **Duration**: 80 minutes (double period) **Objective**: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Identify and understand different tenses in English grammar. 2. Use various tenses correctly in sentence construction. 3. Apply their understanding of tenses in enhancing reading comprehension and writing skills. **Materials Needed**: - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and laptop (if available) - Handouts with exercises - Sample text for comprehension practice - Notebooks and pens **Lesson Structure**: 1. **Introduction (10 minutes)** - Greet students and briefly introduce the lesson. - Recap previous lessons related to English grammar if necessary. - Explain the importance of understanding and correctly using tenses in both spoken and written English. 2. **Direct Instruction (20 minutes)** - Use the whiteboard to revise the various types of tenses: **a. Present Tenses**: - Simple Present (e.g., "She walks to school.") - Present Continuous (e.g., "She is walking to school.") - Present Perfect (e.g., "She has walked to school.") - Present Perfect Continuous (e.g., "She has been walking to school.") **b. Past Tenses**: - Simple Past (e.g., "She walked to school.") - Past Continuous (e.g., "She was walking to school.") - Past Perfect (e.g., "She had walked to school.") - Past Perfect Continuous (e.g., "She had been walking to school.") **c. Future Tenses**: - Simple Future (e.g., "She will walk to school.") - Future Continuous (e.g., "She will be walking to school.") - Future Perfect (e.g., "She will have walked to school.") - Future Perfect Continuous (e.g., "She will have been walking to school.") - Provide examples for each type of tense and discuss when to use them. 3. **Guided Practice (15 minutes)** - Distribute handouts with exercises that require students to identify and correct tenses in sentences. - Allow students to work in pairs to complete the worksheet. - Circulate around the room to provide assistance and feedback. 4. **Independent Practice (15 minutes)** - Project a short text on the screen (or distribute printed copies) that includes various tenses. - Ask students to read the text and underline or highlight different tenses they identify. - Afterward, discuss the identified tenses as a class and clarify any confusion. 5. **Application (10 minutes)** - Have students write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about a topic of their choice. They should use at least three different tenses in their paragraph. - Encourage creativity while ensuring the correct use of grammar. 6. **Review and Recap (5 minutes)** - Summarize the key points of the lesson. - Address any remaining questions from students. - Encourage students to review their notes and practice using different tenses at home. 7. **Assessment (5 minutes)** - Collect students’ written paragraphs for assessment. - Provide feedback on their use of tenses in subsequent classes. **Homework/Extension Activity**: - Assign students to read a short story or article from their textbook or other resources. - Instruct them to identify the various tenses used and write a brief summary of the text, noting the tenses incorporated in their summary. **Note to Teachers**: - Tailor the difficulty of the exercises and text to the proficiency level of your students. - Encourage participation and create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions.