Present Simple vs. Present Continuous and Colors: A Comprehensive Free English Lesson Plan for ESL (Online and In-Class)
Present Simple vs. Present Continuous and Colors Lesson Plan for ESL
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Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses in English and apply them accurately in various contexts. Additionally, students will expand their vocabulary related to colors.
Level: Elementary – Intermediate – Upper intermediate
Time: 60 minutes
Materials
- Digital whiteboard software: Video and Online Games
- Handouts with exercises: Free eBook and PDF
Warm up
Play video and explain grammar and why tenses are used.
Activity 1
Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
Play video and go through worksheet
All downloads are in PDF format
Activity 2
Jeopardy Game
Reinforce grammar with a Jeopardy game on the Present simple/Present continuous
Activity 3
Language and colour
Print out, watch video, do the activities
Browse the eBook Worksheet or Download the PDF for Free
Wrap – up
Mini Battles
Break class into two teams. Students must answer questions. If they get 2-3 right they can play ‘12 mini battles’ for their team.’