The Past Tenses and History: A Comprehensive Free English Lesson Plan for ESL (Online and In-Class) with Free downloadable PDF and eBook to browse, Videos and Games
The Past Tenses and History
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Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand and differentiate between the various past tenses in English, including simple past, past continuous, and past perfect.
- Comprehend the usage and formation of each past tense, including regular and irregular verb forms.
- Apply the past tenses accurately in written and spoken contexts when discussing historical events and figures.
- Analyze and interpret texts about historical figures, identifying the appropriate past tense forms used.
- Engage in discussions and debates about historical figures, using the past tenses to describe their actions, achievements, and impact.
- Research and present information about a specific historical figure, demonstrating the ability to use the past tenses effectively to convey information.
- Develop listening skills by listening to audio recordings or watching videos about historical events or figures, answering questions related to the past tenses used.
- Enhance reading comprehension skills by reading texts about historical figures, identifying and understanding the past tenses used.
- Reflect on the importance of understanding and accurately using the past tenses when discussing historical events and figures to ensure clear and accurate communication.
- Recognize the connection between past events and their influence on the present, highlighting the relevance of historical figures in shaping the world today.
Level: Intermediate – Upper Intermediate – Advanced
Time: 60 minutes
Materials
- Digital whiteboard software: Video and Online Games
- Handouts with exercises: Free eBook and PDF
Warm up
Past Tenses Video
Play the video and explain the past tenses in English
Activity 1
Organise the word
Play this game on the Past Simple Vs the Past Continuous
Activity 2
Historical Figures
Students must each take a card and then talk to each other about their different historical figures using the past tenses
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Activity 3
Kahoot Game
Play the Kahoot Game to learn about some historical figures
Breaktime Activity
Guess Who
Print off 3 copies of the Historical Figures worksheets. One to be cut up and one for use as reference.
Students have a name stuck to their back and must ask people yes/no questions to figure out who they are.
Actvity 4
Reading and Listening Comprehension
Terracotta army
Play the video and go through questions and award points. When students answer three q’s for their team, they can play one round for their team.
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Actvity 5
King Tut Cards
Put students in pairs. Cut up answers and get them to race and come up with their answers.
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Wrap up
Video: Pyramids of Giza
Play the video and then play the kahoot game
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