This three-part lesson plan introduces fifth graders to the concept of the past continuous tense, focusing on its use with interruptions. Students will learn the structure of past continuous, how to identify interruptions using the past simple tense, and will apply their knowledge through practical exercises and creative writing. Each 60-minute session builds on the previous one, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.
Lesson 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Past Continuous
Overview
This lesson introduces grade 5 students to the past continuous tense, focusing on its structure and use in sentences. Students will explore how to form the tense and understand its applications through interactive and engaging activities.
Lesson 2: Lesson 2: Using Past Continuous with Interruption
Overview
This lesson teaches students how to use the past continuous tense to describe interrupted actions in the past. Students will learn how the past continuous is used to set the scene for a second action that interrupts it, which is expressed in the simple past tense.
Lesson 3: Lesson 3: Practice and Apply: Creative Writing
Overview
In this lesson, students will strengthen their grasp of how the past continuous tense is interrupted by another action in the simple past. Through guided activities and writing exercises, they will practice constructing sentences that demonstrate a clear understanding of this grammatical concept. The lesson aims to build their confidence in using these structures accurately in both spoken and written forms.
