Most Essential - Use the past and past perfect tenses correctly in varied contexts

Flexible Assessment Activities (FAA) – 1.) Complete the table by supplying the correct past-perfect-tense
of the verb in a given verb 2.) Complete the sentence by writing on the blank the past tense of the given
verb

Topic: Past and Past Perfect Tenses

Day 1: Introduction to Past Tense

Start the lesson by introducing the concept of the past tense and explaining its purpose.

Provide examples of past tense verbs and discuss how they indicate actions or states that occurred in the
past.

Engage the students in a class discussion about their personal experiences from the previous day,
encouraging them to use past tense verbs in their responses.

Assign a homework task for students to write a short paragraph about a memorable event from their
past using the past tense.

Day 2: Past Tense in Context

Review the students' homework assignments and provide feedback on their use of past tense verbs.

Introduce the concept of using past tense verbs in various contexts, such as storytelling, describing
historical events, or summarizing past experiences.

Engage the students in group activities where they have to work together to create and present short
skits or narratives using past tense verbs.

Assign a homework task for students to find a short story or news article and identify examples of past
tense verbs used in the text.

Day 3: Introduction to Past Perfect Tense

Start the lesson by explaining the purpose of the past perfect tense and how it is used to express actions
or states that occurred before another action in the past.

Provide examples of past perfect tense sentences and discuss their structure and usage.

Engage the students in a guided activity where they have to match past perfect tense sentences with
corresponding past tense sentences.
Assign a homework task for students to write sentences using the past perfect tense to describe a
sequence of events.

Day 4: Past Perfect Tense in Context

Review the students' homework assignments and provide feedback on their use of past perfect tense
verbs.

Discuss different contexts where the past perfect tense is commonly used, such as expressing regrets,
narrating events out of order, or explaining cause and effect.

Engage the students in pair or small group activities where they have to create and share stories or
anecdotes using the past perfect tense.

Assign a homework task for students to rewrite a paragraph or a short story, replacing some of the past
tense verbs with past perfect tense verbs.

Day 5: Practice and Review

Begin the class by reviewing the concepts of past and past perfect tenses, highlighting their differences
and appropriate usage.

Provide a variety of practice exercises, such as completing sentences with the correct past or past perfect
tense verbs or transforming sentences from one tense to another.

Allow time for students to work individually or in pairs to complete the exercises.

Discuss the answers as a class, providing explanations and clarifications where necessary.

Day 6: Application and Real-life Examples

Engage the students in a discussion about real-life situations where the past and past perfect tenses are
commonly used, such as sharing personal experiences, discussing historical events, or writing
biographies.

Provide examples of sentences or short passages from authentic texts that illustrate the use of past and
past perfect tenses.

Ask the students to analyze and discuss the examples in small groups, identifying the tenses used and
the reasons for their usage.

Assign a homework task for students to find and bring examples of sentences or paragraphs from
different sources that demonstrate the use of past and past perfect tenses.
Day 7: Consolidation and Assessment

Review the examples brought by the students and discuss them as a class, highlighting the correct use of
past and past perfect tenses.

Engage the students in a final assessment activity, such as a written quiz or a speaking task, where they
have to demonstrate their understanding and ability to use the past and past perfect tenses.

Provide feedback and evaluate the students' performance.

Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points of the past and past perfect tenses and their correct
usage.

Address any remaining questions or concerns the students may have about the topic.

Encourage the students to continue practicing the past and past perfect tenses in their writing and
speaking.

Provide additional resources or activities for further practice, such as online exercises, worksheets, or
suggested reading materials.

Conclude the lesson by acknowledging the progress made by the students and emphasizing the
importance of mastering the past and past perfect tenses in order to communicate effectively in English.

Note: The duration and specific activities for each day can be adjusted based on the level and needs of
your students. It's also important to include regular opportunities for student engagement, such as pair
work, group discussions, and individual practice, to enhance their understanding and retention of the
material.