Unit 8 Grammar Focus
Class Type Grammar
Objectives To give Ss the opportunity to practice using the present perfect tense.To give Ss the opportunity to revise their grammar skills.To give Ss the opportunity to use the target language in a controlled manner.
Key structure Have you read Little Women yet Yes, I have./ No, I haven’t. Has Tina read Treasure Island yet Yes, she has. She thinks it’s fantastic.Have you decided which book to write about yet Yes, I have. I’ve already finished reading it. It was really good.
Difficulties How to use the present perfect tense.
Period 1
Procedure
Lead-in Show Ss the sentences below, paying attention to the coloured words.
Step 1 Explanation of the definition about “present perfect tense”.
Step 2 Review the use of the present perfect tense briefly and explain the present perfect with already, yet.
Step 3 Do some exercise about the present perfect with already, yet.
Step 4 The difference between the present perfect and the simple past tense.
Step 5 Use the words in brackets to complete the conversations.
Step 6 Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
Step 7 Complete the chart with information about you and a friend.
Step 8 Do more exercises.