The Teaching Design of Present Perfect Tense
Title The present perfect tense
Lesson Type Grammar Grade Level Grade 8 Teacher
LearningObjectives At the end of the lesson, Ss will be able to:1. understand the grammatical function of the present perfect tense 2. master the structures of present perfect tense in different forms;3. use the present perfect tense to make up sentences;
Important Point Ss can use the present perfect tense to describe the actions properly.
Difficult Point Ss comprehend the use of the present perfect tense in English way of thinking.
Teaching Methods Task-based teaching method; situational method
Teaching Aids ppt; song; video
Procedures Teacher’s activities Students’ activities Purposes
Step 1:Experiencing Present a song using present perfect tense : Try Everything.Show and lead students to read the lyrics. Enjoy the song.Observe the lines of lyrics. 1.Arouse Ss’ interest and lead in the tense.2.Lead in the topic.
Step 2:Exploring Guide Ss to read and analyse the main structure.Guide Ss to learn past participle.Lead Ss to work out different forms of the tense within the text and a video.Present the adverbs and show the use. Observing and exploring: read the example sentence to work out the main structure. Learning past participle:know the rules of regular and irregular verbs.Pondering and discovering:underline all the sentences using the tense and watch a video. Then figure out the positive, negative and question forms of the tense.Learning adverbs: already, yet,ever and never. Then finish a conversation within these words. Work out the basic structure of the present perfect tense. Review the simple past form and learn the past participle.Give full play to Ss' initiative in learning.Distinguish the use of the adverbs.
Step 3:Applying Show an example of drill 1. Then check answers with students.Show an example of drill 2. Then check answers with students. Show an example of drill 3. Then check answers with students. This part sets up the practice of progressive difficulty.Drill1: change the words into present perfect tense. Drill 2: Make sentences out of scattered words.Drill 3: Make up sentences within the pictures. To apply present perfect tense by doing simple exercises.To apply target tense through organizing.Enhance Ss’ ability of integrating language and logic to use the present perfect tense.
Step 5:Homework Assign homework: Finish the exercises and explore the use of the grammar from daily life materials. Listen to the teacher carefully and copy down the assignments. Consolidate the use of the present perfect tense.