SPEAK English LA CPP-A1 Lesson 5

Class 5: Simple Present Tense

Mastering Everyday English

Lesson 5 - Homework review

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Homework 1 Instructions: Complete the sentences by conjugating the verb "to be" (am, is, are) in the Simple Present Tense. Pay attention to the subject of each sentence. I __________ a teacher. They __________ my friends. She __________ not happy today. We __________ excited about the trip. You __________ at the park.

Homework 2 Instructions: Improve your listening skills in real conversations by watching and attempting to understand what is said in the video. Scan the QR code to access the video.

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Homework 3Instructions: Write 5 sentences using the verb 'to be'. Record yourself reading these sentences and send the audio file to me.

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Objectives of lesson 5

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Understand the structure of simple present tense sentences.

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Practice forming and using simple present tense in various contexts.

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Engage in interactive activities to reinforce learning.

Lesson 5 - Introduction to Simple Present Tense

Simple Present Tense:

Used to describe habits, general truths, and repeated actions.

Examples: Habits "She runs every morning." General Truths "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius." Repeated Actions "The bus arrives at the station every hour."

Lesson 5 - Building Simple Present Sentences

Affirmative Sentences

Sentence structure:

Subject + base verb (add -s or -es for third person singular) + Complement or Predicate Noun/Adjective

Examples:

• I play soccer.

• She reads books.

Lesson 5 - Building Simple Present Sentences

Negative Sentences

Sentence structure:

Subject + do/does not + base verb + Complement or Predicate Noun/Adjective

Examples:

• I do not (don’t) play soccer.

• She does not (doesn’t) read books.

Lesson 5 - Common Uses of Simple Present Tense

Uses:

• Habits: "I drink coffee every morning."
• General Truths: "The Earth orbits the Sun."
• Scheduled Events: "The train leaves at 6 PM."

Lesson 5 - Interactive Activity 1: Forming Sentences

Task: Create 4 sentences (2 affirmative, 2 negative) using simple present tense.

Sentence structure:

• Subject + base verb (add -s or -es for third person singular) + Complement or Predicate Noun/Adjective

• Subject + do/does not + base verb + Complement or Predicate Noun/Adjective

Examples:

• I play soccer.
• I do not (don’t) play soccer.

Examples of verbs

Lesson 5 - Interactive Activity 2: Listening Practice

Video

Watch this video about daily routines. Task: Write down 5 sentences you hear in the simple present tense. Discuss as a class.

Lesson 5 - Pronunciation Practice

Video

Watch this video about simple present and:

• Pay special attention to the explanation and try to understand it.
• Repeat the sentences, focusing on correct pronunciation.

Lesson 5 - Group Activity: Simple Present Role-Play

Objective: Practice using simple present tense in context while engaging in a creative activity.

Scenario: Daily Activities

Dialogue Creation: Brainstorm and create a dialogue that includes: Each one of you tells us your daily routines.

• Simple present tense sentences to describe actions and routines (e.g., "I wake up at 7 AM").
• Interactions between characters discuss different times of day and activities.
• Natural language use that reflects everyday conversations.

Lesson 5 - Summary

Recap

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Structure of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.

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Uses of simple present tense.

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Key examples and interactive activities.

Lesson 5 - Homework

• Write a short paragraph (5-6 sentences) about your daily routine using simple present tense.
• Complete the online quiz on simple present tense (insert link).
• Prepare to share your paragraph in the next class.

Good job!

In the next class, we will learn how to ask questions and give answers!