This three-lesson plan aims to instruct students in the use of the past continuous tense. By the end of the course, students will be able to distinguish between the past continuous and simple past, and effectively use past continuous in narratives and conversations.
Lesson 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Past Continuous
Overview
This lesson is designed to introduce students to the past continuous tense, focusing on its structure and usage in describing ongoing actions in the past. Students will learn how to form the past continuous tense, understand its role in sentences, and distinguish it from other past tenses. Engaging activities will reinforce these concepts, helping students apply the past continuous tense in practical contexts.
Lesson 2: Lesson 2: Past Continuous vs. Simple Past
Overview
This lesson will focus on helping students understand the differences in usage between the past continuous and simple past tense. Through a combination of instructional activities, practical exercises, and discussions, students will learn to identify and employ these tenses correctly to convey past events with clarity and precision.
Lesson 3: Lesson 3: Using Past Continuous in Narratives
Overview
This 50-minute lesson aims to enhance students' understanding and application of the past continuous tense within narrative contexts. Students will practice using the past continuous to create more dynamic and vivid storytelling through descriptive writing exercises and collaborative activities.
