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LESSON PLAN

Teacher: Helga EngsliDate: 5 November 2009Time: 12 10 -13 00 p.m.

Level: pre intermediateStage of course: VI.Theme : Past Simple Tense of Regular and Irregular VerbsTextbook: SnapshotFunctions: ask and talk about past eventsAIMS: The students will learn:

The past tense of irregular verbs to identify past forms in a textOBJECTIVESBy the end of the lesson, my students will be able to: Talk about past events

ASSUMPTIONS:I assume that students have already understood the meaning of past tense of regular verbsand are eager to practice.ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS:Students might need further practice with the structure as it is completely new for them.

Stages of lesson Activities - students and teacher R easons foractivities

M aterials T iming

Warm-up

Checking-up homework

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Checking previousknowledge

Transition tothe new lesson

T greets students.

T asks questions: Who is absent today? How are you today?

Are you ready for the lesson? Students answer.

What was your homework for today? Did you

do it? The teacher asks a few students to read it.

If its necessary, the teacher will ask them to write

on the blackboard.

T asks more comprehension questions:What did you do yesterday?

Ss: I washed the dishes/tidied my room etc.

Activity 1T gives Ss worksheet s to fill in (past tense

simple of regular verbs)-see appendixSs work individually and report back to the clas s.

Ss check their worksheets.

To create a calm

atmosphere for

beginning the

lesson.

- to correct the

mistakes

To introduce the

students into the

new topic

To create

expectations

The register

Textbook,

notebooks

Pictures,

cards,

posters,

worksheets

pictures

2 min.

5 min.

3 min.

5 min.


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Presenting the

new lesson

Practice

Evaluation

Home

assignment:

T say: The title of our new lesson is Past Simple and you will learn to use in your

discussions about past events.Activity 2T asks the pupils to read the text from the textbook page 42 A Liverpool ghost story(see the picture

from the next page)T draws attention upon certain structures, such as :

It was late...The woman continued....T: What tense have these verbs? T elicits the infinitives of the verbs in the text andwrites them on the blackboard.

Infinitive Past simple Be was

Have had etc.The pupils identify all the irregular verbs in thetext and complete the text individually with the

past tense verbs from the list. (textbook, page 43)They underline the unknown words and use thedictionary for explanations.

Activity 3The teacher give to the pupils to read, completeand copy the Grammar snapshot from thetextbook, page 43 to check if they understood thenew lesson.

Activity 4T explains the 3 endings of the verbs (t, d, id)-(helped, cleaned, acted).The pupils put the verbs: counted, helped,laughed, looked, needed, played, showed, started,waited, washed, and watched into the rightcolumn.Activity 5T asks the pupils to put the verbs in brackets intothe past simple tense, completing the sentencesfrom the textbook, page 43.

Activity 6T asks the pupils to work in pairs questioning

each other to complete their factfile on HarrisonFord.(see the page 9)

Then the teacher will make a short appreciation of the pupils activity during the lesson.

The Ss will receive as homework to solve theexercises 2 and 3 from the page 47.T gives facultative homework to the pupils whoneed to work more.(see the page 7)

o

o to introduce newstructure(past

simple of irregular verbs)

To encourage

students to talk

using the new

words

To develop

listening, writing,

reading and

speaking skills

To make students

to practice what

they learnt

To appreciate thestudents work

To give students

textbook

Worksheets

textbook

textbook

15 min.

5 min.

2 min

4 min.

7 min

2 min.


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Activities from the Snapshot textbook:

Facultative homeworkChoose from these variants:

1. Write an essay with the title: My holiday dream in your portfolio.You can begin so: In my dream I was with three friends in California and

Read and use the following questions:-Do you sometimes dream about great holidays?-What was your best holiday dream?-Or your best real holiday?-Where were you?-What did you do?Draw a picture; add photos, brochures or cards, too.


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2. Imagine youre still on holiday. Write a postcard to your favourite person.e.g. 1 Dear

Here I am in California with my family. Were staying in awonderful hotel near the beach. Ie.g. 2 Dear John

Hello from Italy! Were at a wonderful campingnear.The first two days were rainy, but now its sunny. We goswimming every morning. In the afternoons wesometimes ride our bike in the forest or go and look atthe old town.

Lots of love, John SmithCatherine 30 Newton

RoadChester England

I gave to the best pupils more activities from our last textbook English G2000:


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Activity 6

HOLLYWOODFACTFILE

Hes Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Hes the star of many Hollywood blockbusters.His name is Harrison Ford .

Student ABorn:.Parents: Christopher and DorothyFirst hobby:.

Aged 12: Becomes a student at Meltzer Junior High School (1954-60) Aged 18: .Outside college: Forms a band, The Brothers Gross, with a friend

Aged 22:.


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Aged 24: Gets first part in film in 1966 Aged 30: ..Job: Work as a carpenter and makes furniture in Hollywood

Aged 34: ..Some other important films: The Empire, Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Blade

Runner, Witness, Working Girl, The Fugitive, The Devils Own, Air Force One

Student A asks student B questions to complete his factfile, then answers student Bsquestions.Student A asks:

A: When and where was Harrison Ford born?B: He was born on in

A: What was his first hobby?B: He

A: What happened / did he do when he was 18?

B: He Student B

Born: On July 13 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USAParents: .First hobby: Keeps rats

Aged 12: Aged 18: Goes to Ripon College, Wisconsin to study philosophyOutside college: .

Aged 24: .. Aged 30: Makes two more films, including American Graffiti

Job: . Aged 34: Gets his big break as Han Solo in Star WarsSome other important films:

Questions:B: What were Harrison Fords parents called?

A: They were called Christopher and Dorothy.B: What happened / What did he do when he was 12?

A: He General aims:By the end of the lesson the students will be able to:-to identify the past simple of regular and irregular verbs-to understand, read and write new words enriching their vocabulary-to ask or give information about past events-to develop speaking skills by expressing their opinions-to be aware that this language has a grammar and we must learn its theory topractice it correctly- get to know more about themselves by sharing their experience

Presentation mood:


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-I try to create a friendly atmosphere and I find the presence of self-confidence inmy pupils eyes.

- I speak in a natural and moderate voice to assure the pupils that all is right andunder the control

- I focus on all my students to maintain the eye contact with them; they must feel

that all their problems and actions are important;- I use one of my hand to gesture emphatically; I relaxed my arms, nod my headto the speaker

- I smile gently when one of the pupils tells a humorous adventure referring tothe life

Learning resources:- I always paid attention to the presentation, making drawing simple, big

enough to be seen by every pupil in the classroom. I wrote legible andcorrectly on the blackboard, emphasizing with colour chalks thegrammatical rules that are important to keep in mind.

- I use interesting photos which illustrate events and traditions, playingcards to stimulate the pair work, which provides responsibility,independence, cooperation

- Referring to the grammar practice teacher must make a bridge betweenvariety of practice activities and structures in the context.

- We use also the course-book that provides texts and learning tasks, whichare likely to be of an appropriate level for most of the class.

- Practice activity must be in connection with the presentation- We use the Internet, the Ael lessons and CD-s, which offer variety in

learning

Teaching techniques:- I like to use: the conversation, exercises, the observation, the dialogue, theBrain-storming, etc.- I need to be aware that the students are pre-intermediate; I let them to beactive.- Language teaching becomes enjoyable and more effective by singing songs for each major topic and playing games in pair with cards or in groups;-I need to be sure that students understand the new words correctly and also thegrammar - I help the pupils if it is necessary-I give them questions before teaching the new lesson (to offer them possibilitiesto be active to talk)- A teacher always gives clear instructions and he/she must to know very well thesubject matter.- Constant revisions help consolidate learning.

Motivation:


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- The pupils approach is very important in order to attract their attentionand to motivate them. All the children like singing and playing. I usedthese ways with success. Using pair or group works, pupils have apositive attitude and a more rapid apprehension of the information,becoming independent, acquiring a high sense of responsibility.

- Pupils are concerned with things and activities that interest them: events,holiday, countries, and peoples customs.

Questioning:- Referring to questioning, I keep pupils involved in discourse and ask

appropriate questions at the right time for encourage pupils self-expression or to test their understanding and their knowledge.

- I give pupils time and I command to raise their hands for permission tospeak before they answer.

- I prepare a series of helping questions for effective learning; whenquestions are not concrete it may cause problem.

Time management:- A lesson has a limited time.- I set a time limit to the group work till I try to finish the activity while the

pupils are still enjoying it and interested.- Playing is very interesting, but this activity and its preparation take more

time and sometimes I cant manage it; however games are moreefficiently.

Problems in practice:

-The pupils could find difficulty in speaking, sometimes they expressthemselves incorrect in pronunciation and also grammar mistakes arentexcluded, too. I think that, the problems are caused by the fact they didntknow the grammatical application rule in order to express their opinion

- They are pre-intermediate and some students may not feel self-confidentabout their pronunciation and refuse interaction.

- I assess the situation and I prepare more explanations.- I try to solve the discipline problems giving black points which influenced

badly their grades.

Assessment and feed-back:- I always give encouragement to those pupils, who dont answer

successfully. By this way I can recapture pupils wandering attention,promote success, and enhance self-esteem. The teacher mustnt breaktheir enthusiasm, but we must have high expectations.

- I treat all the pupils equally with care and with respect when I assess their acquaintances.


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f. Last summer all the children.together.

Past Simple- Test Paper for the next lesson

1. Complete the sentences with the right verb. Choose from:helped, followed, visited, walked, crossed,arrived, served, finished, stopped, talked1. We Disneyland last year.2. He . Fast and home earlier yesterday.3. The boy the street when the traffic light was red.4. My classmates . I organize my birthday party at school.5. We cakes and orange juice to the other children.6. 6. They in front of Mikes house and . For a long time.7. John my advice and his composition for the Englishclass.

2. Write the following sentences in the Past Tense.Example: The dog (chase) the cat.

The dog chased the cat.1. The dog (chase) the cat.

___________________________ 2. The cat (climb) the tree quickly.

___________________________ 3. The dog (start) to bark.

___________________________ 4. I (want) to chase the dog away.

___________________________ 5. The dogs owner (arrive) and (walk) away with it.

___________________________ 6. The cat (look) happy.

___________________________

3. a. Write the sentences in the negative.Example: Jane cleaned her room yesterday.

Jane didnt clean her room yesterday.1. Father watched TV last night.

____________________________________ 2. The teacher talked about Robinson Crusoe last week.


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____________________________________ 3. I wanted to read the book.

____________________________________ 4. I walked to my friends house two days ago.

____________________________________

5. The reporter asked the film star a lot of questions. ____________________________________ 6. They traveled a lot on their holiday.

____________________________________ b. Write the sentences in 3. a. in the interrogative.

Example: Jane cleaned her room yesterday.Did Jane clean her room yesterday?

4. Put the verbs in brackets in the past simple. Pay attention!

play played cry criedstay stayed try triedstudy studied fry fried1. Mother (fry) fish yesterday.

__________________________________________ 2. The little boy (cry) for his mother.

__________________________________________ 3. The scientist (study) English when he was a child.

__________________________________________ 4. They (play) tennis together last week.

__________________________________________

5. They (stay) at home because the weather was bad. __________________________________________ 6. John and Susan (try) to write a song for the school festival.

__________________________________________

5. Study the list of irregular verbs from be to cost , then put the verbs inbrackets in the past tense simple.1. Your friend ... his leg in the park yesterday. (break )2. . He . you flowers last Saturday? (bring )3. Where .. you last night? (be )4. Her mother .. pancakes yesterday. (not cook)

5. My friend a new dress last Saturday. (buy

)6. We at a hotel last summer. (stay)7. . he .. to Cluj last winter? (come )8. This dress her lot of money. (cost )9. There . Any books on my desk yesterday. (not be )

6. a. Study the list of irregular verbs from cut to get , the put the verbs inbrackets in the past tense simple.


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1. My cat .. its leg yesterday. (cut )2. We cheeseburgers last Thursday. (eat )3. Where . you . your keys yesterday? (lose )4. These men .. a lot yesterday. (work)5. I my jacket at school last Monday. (forget )6. Wendy . A good mark yesterday. (get )

7. a. Study the list of irregular verbs from give to run , then put the verbs inbrackets in the past simple.1. He .. to grandmothers house and . there before Little Red Riding

Hood. (run ) (arrive)2. When she .., the wolf .. Little Red Riding Hood, too. (arrive) (eat )3. The wolf . where she .. . (find out) (go )4. Little Red Riding Hoods grandmother sick. (be )5. He the grandmother and her clothes. (eat ) (put on)6. Little Red Riding Hood to her grandmothers house. (go )7. On the way to her grandmothers place she . a wolf. (meet )8. She .. bread, cheese and fruit in her basket. (have )b. Order the events to write the story of Red Riding Hood.

8. Study the list of irregular verbs from sell to think , then put the verbs inbrackets into the past simple.

Last week I (go ) with my friends to the seaside. We (spend ) four daysthere. We (take ) food, water, clothes and sleeping bags. We (sleep ) in a tent. InConstanta we (see ) the Aquarium and the Dolphinarium. At the Aquarium we (meet )some American tourists and we (speak ) to them in English. They (tell ) us about their

country. One of them (study) the sharks. He (say ) he (like) danger and the fish in thesea. We (think ) he (be ) a bit crazy. But after talking to him, we (become ) moreinterested in sharks.

________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ____________

9. a. Put the following irregular verbs in the past simple.Example: I (drink) juice at her birthday party.

I drank juice at her birthday party.1. I (eat) a lot of fresh fruit last week.

___________________________________ 2. Mary (go) for a walk with her friend yesterday evening.

_______________________________________ 3. The children (make) a robot from empty boxes yesterday.


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_______________________________________ 4. Jane (take) her dog for a walk last night.

_______________________________________ 5. They (see) a good film on TV last Sunday.

_______________________________________

6. I (be) on duty yesterday at school. _______________________________________ 7. Tom (be) a good student.

_______________________________________ 8 Tony (have) a good time at my birthday party.

_______________________________________ 9. She (give) me a wonderful present.

_______________________________________ 10.Sheila (write) a letter to her parents from the summer camp.

_______________________________________ 11.Ben (read) Robinson Crusoe when he was eleven.

_______________________________________ 12.They (come) to see me last week. _______________________________________ b. Write the sentences in 9. a. in the negative.

Example: I drank juice at her birthday party.I didnt drink juice at her birthday party.

c. Write the sentences in 9. a. in the interrogative.Example: I drank juice at her birthday party.

I didnt drink juice at her birthday party.10. Write questions about the underlined words.

Example: He met his friends.

Who did he meet?1. She was 11 years old.How ?2. The weather was wet and cold yesterday.What .?3. The children liked reading stories.What ..?4. Tom saw two sparrow chicks on his way home.How many ..?5. He ate all the cakes because he was hungry.Why ?6. Father washed the dishes yesterday.Who ..?7. Anne put her books in her schoolbag.Where ?8. The dirty T-shirt was Sams.Whose ?

11. Write the questions.


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where/ you/ go last Sunday? ___________________________ 1. how/ you/go there? ___________________________ 2. what/ you/ eat? ___________________________ 3. how/ be the food? ___________________________ 4. what/ you/ drink? ___________________________

5. what/ you/ see? ___________________________ 12. Put the verbs in brackets in the past tense simple, affirmative, negativeor interrogative.1. The dog (run) away from home because his owner (not feed) him.

________________________________________________________ 2. Why you (write) such a short composition?

________________________________________________________ 3. He (take) a bad mark yesterday.

________________________________________________________ 4. They (spend) all their money on sweets.

__________________________________________________________ 5. You (see) the big truck in front of our school? __________________________________________________________ 6. You (be) at home last night?

__________________________________________________________ 7. Tom (not hear) us knocking at his door.

__________________________________________________________ 8. They (find) a stray puppy in the street.

__________________________________________________________ 9. My cousin (come) to visit me at the weekend.

__________________________________________________________

10.You (give) her your address? __________________________________________________________ 13. Read the story of The Ugly Duckling.

A duck sat on her nest, waiting for her eggs to hatch . When the eggs crackedand the little ducklings came out, she saw that one of them was very ugly. She looked at himangrily, so the little duckling ran away in the fields.

Soon he arrived at a great marsh where the wild ducks lived. All the ducksthere told him he was very ugly and laughed at him. He ran away from the great marsh. Therain started to fall. The ugly duckling was wet and cold and hungry.

Just as the night fell, he found a little house. He went in to get warm. An old

woman lived there. She had a cat and a hen. But when they all found him in the morning,they sent him away, telling him how ugly he was. So the little duckling was on his own again.One day, he saw a flock of beautiful white swans and felt sorry he wasnt as

beautiful as they were. Winter came and the duckling had nowhere to go and no food to eat.He was always cold and hungry.

But after many long weeks, the spring sun began to shine again. The ducklingspread his wings they were strong wings now! He flew high into the sky to meet thebeautiful white swans. Now he was one of them.


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to hatch = a iesi din ou, flock = stolto spread the wings = a ntinde aripile

a. Underline the verbs in the past tense. Write down the two forms of theirregular ones.

Example: sit satb. Ask questions about the story.

Example: Why did the ugly duckling run away from the ducks nest?He ran away because the duck was angry with him for being ugly.

1. ______________________________________________________?He arrived at a marsh where the wild ducks lived.2. ______________________________________________________?No, he didnt stay there long.3. ______________________________________________________?Next he went to a small house.

4. ______________________________________________________? An old woman lived there.5. ______________________________________________________?He went away from the old woman because she told him he was ugly.6. _______________________________________________________?One day he saw a flock of beautiful white swans.7. ________________________________________________________?He felt sorry because he wasnt like them.8. _________________________________________________________?When spring came he turned into a beautiful white swan.

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