SIMPLE
PAST
Expository Method
CLASS ENGLISH
MEMBERS
•ABAD MONTOYA NAHOLY
•ALVAREZ SORIANO NICOLE
•CEVALLOS SABANDO JEAMPIERRE
•COZ BRAVO THAIS
•MONTECE JUANAZO BRITNEY
WHAT IS THE
EXPOSITORY
METHOD?
•A teacher-centered strategy.
•Focuses on clear, structured
delivery of information.
•Learners mainly listen, read, or
observe.
•Common in lectures, textbooks,
and formal classes.
HOW TO EXPLAIN THE SIMPLE PAST
USING THE EXPOSITORY METHOD
•Start with a clear definition:
The Simple Past is used to describe
actions that started and finished in the
past.
EXPLAIN THE
MENTION
TYPES OF
VERBS:
COMMON TIME
Regular verbs: add–ed EXPRESSIONS:
(e.g., play → played)
Yesterday, last week, two
Irregular verbs:
days ago, in 2020, etc.
haveuniqueforms (e.g.,
go → went)
GIVE CLEAR
DESCRIBE THE EXAMPLES:
MAIN USES: Use real sentences for
Completedpastactions each form (affirmative,
Sequencesofpastevents negative, interrogative).
Specific time references
EXAMPLES
Affirmative Sentences
With regular verbs:
I played soccer yesterday.
She watched a movie last night.
We visited our grandparents on
Sunday.
With irregular verbs:
He went to the park.
They ate pizza for dinner.
I saw a shooting star.
WHY USE THE EXPOSITORY METHOD TO
TEACH THE SIMPLE PAST?
Because it allows you to explain in a clear
and orderly way the rules of the simple
past (structure, use of regular and
irregular verbs, negations and questions).
It is ideal for introducing a new topic,
giving guided examples and ensuring that
students understand well before
practicing.
THANK
YOU!