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Lesson plan to revise the spelling of present continuous verbs at an A2 level:

**Objective:** Students will be able to spell present continuous verbs correctly.

**Materials:**
1. Whiteboard and markers
2. Flashcards with present continuous verbs
3. Worksheets with sentences containing present continuous verbs
4. Online resources for interactive spelling games (optional)

**Introduction (10 minutes):**


1. Begin with a quick review of the present continuous tense. Write an example sentence on
the board, such as "I am eating." Ask students to identify the verb in the sentence and its
tense.

2. Explain to the students that today's lesson will focus on spelling present continuous verbs
correctly.

**Presentation (15 minutes):**


1. Introduce a list of common present continuous verbs. Write them on the board or use
flashcards. For example: eat, play, study, read, run, etc.

2. Go through the pronunciation of each verb, emphasizing the stressed syllable. Practice
saying the verbs together as a class.

3. Discuss the spelling rules for present continuous verbs, especially when adding "-ing" to
the base form. Highlight any changes in spelling, such as doubling the final consonant before
adding "-ing" (e.g., run -> running).

**Practice (20 minutes):**


1. Distribute worksheets with sentences containing present continuous verbs. Have students
fill in the blanks with the correct spelling of the verbs.

2. Encourage pair or group work. Students can check each other's work and discuss any
spelling challenges.

3. For a more interactive approach, use online resources or apps that offer spelling games
related to present continuous verbs.

**Production (10 minutes):**


1. Ask students to create their own sentences using present continuous verbs. They can
write these sentences on the board or share them with the class.

2. Encourage peer review. Students can check each other's sentences for correct spelling and
offer constructive feedback.

**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
1. Review the key spelling rules for present continuous verbs.

2. Summarize the lesson by asking students to share one thing they learned about spelling
present continuous verbs.

3. Assign homework that includes practicing present continuous verb spelling through
additional exercises or writing short paragraphs.

This lesson plan aims to engage students in various activities to reinforce the correct spelling
of present continuous verbs at an A2 level.

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