Lesson Plan 2
Unit: 1
Present Simple vs. Present Continuous :
Day: Tuesday, Date: 04 /03/2025 Period 3
:Learning Objectives
:At the end of the lesson, students are expected to be able to
.Distinguish between the present simple and present continuous tenses .1
.Use both tenses correctly in sentences .2
.Ask and answer questions using the two tenses in conversational contexts .3
Audio and Visual Aids
Worksheet-Whiteboard-markers-Flashcards
Procedures and Activities
Warm-up 10–15 minutes
Activity: Quick Q&A
Ask students simple questions to elicit both tenses
What do you usually do after school? Present Simple
What are you doing right now?" (Present Continuous
Write their answers on the board, highlighting the verb forms
Presentation 10–12 minutes
Activity: Guided Explanation
.Display the sentences from Section on the board .1
:Elicit from students .2
Which sentences describe actions happening now? 1, 2, 7 → Present Continuous
Which describe habits or general truths? 3, 4, 5, 6 → Present Simple
:Clarify key differences .3
Present Simple | Present Continuous
| Habits, routines, facts | Actions happening now/temporary situations |
Sami always goes online." | "Mum is using the phone no
Practice 15–20 minutes
Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks (Section 2
Students complete the sentences individually, then check in pairs
Sample Answers
are giving (continuous) .1
calls, have (simple) .2
is talking, are doing (continuous) .3
meets, chat (simple) .4
Activity 2: Pair Work Section 3
Model the dialogue with a student
Students practice asking/answering about family routines vs. current actions
Production 10–15 minutes
Activity: Role-Play
Students create short dialogues (interviewing a classmate about their daily routines vs. what
they’re doing today)
Volunteers perform for the class
Assessment
Monitor pair work for correct tense usage
Check exit tickets for understanding
Homework
Write 5 sentences about a family member’s habits and 5 about what they’re doing today