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present simpla and present continuous
A2 level

Description

practiced using the Present Simple and Present Continuous, incorporating adverbs of frequency, to describe routines, habits, and ongoing actions in the context of communication and social media. there is some controlled and semi-controlled exercises

Materials

Abc Empower B1 and PPT

Main Aims

  • To provide clarification and practice of Present Simple and Present Continuous, incorporating adverbs of frequency, to describe routines, habits, and ongoing actions

Subsidiary Aims

  • To provide gist and detailed reading practice using a text about reading skills by identifying the gist and specific details in the context of communication preferences

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (2-3 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

- Show a slide or ask: “How do you usually communicate with friends?” - Display a few sample communication methods (e.g., texting, social media). - Ask learners to discuss: “Which method do you use most frequently?”

Pre-Teach Vocabulary (3-5 minutes) • To unblock key lexis for understanding the text.

- Teach target words (e.g, particularly, normally). - Use visuals, examples, and CCQs to clarify meaning.

Reading for Gist (3-5 minutes) • To encourage learners to focus on the main idea of the text.

Distribute the text and ask: “What is the main idea of this article?” - Pair students to discuss their answers briefly before class feedback.

Language Analysis (6-10 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the task language

- Highlight sentences from the text using Present Simple and Continuous. - Elicit timeline placement and differences between the two tenses. - Drill adverbs of frequency (e.g., always, usually, never).

Language Practice (5-8 minutes) • To practice accuracy in using the TL.

- Provide a gap-fill handout with sentences using Present Simple, Present Continuous, and adverbs of frequency. - Students complete individually, check in pairs, and review answers as a class.

Semi-Controlled Practice (4-7 minutes) • To encourage fluency of the TL.

T passes HO about Spotting the mistake ex. Gives instruction and ICQs. Then check in pairs Finally, T gives WC feedback using CCQs.

Speaking Task: Communication Game (6-10 minutes) • To consolidate the use of Present Simple and Present Continuous with adverbs of frequency while practicing oral fluency

Prepare three sets of colored cards, three colors, each color associates with one type of question. Write names of different places (e.g., park, library, beach) . Write names of people (e.g., friend, sibling, colleague). Write various activities (e.g., reading, jogging, swimming). Procedure: Distribute the cards to students. One student pretends to call another on the phone and asks: “Where are you?” “Who are you with?” “What are you doing?” Follow up with: “Why are you there/doing this?” Students take turns asking and answering the questions, ensuring they use Present Simple and Present Continuous correctly. T monitors the activity to ensure accurate use of grammar and provides feedback as needed.

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