**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.