This document provides a lesson on the simple present tense. It begins with learning targets which are to explain the present tense, use frequently occurring regular verbs in the present tense, and give 1-3 step directions using present tense verbs. Examples of activities with times are provided to demonstrate the present tense. Key aspects of the present tense are explained, such as adding -s or -es to verbs when the subject is singular. Learners practice giving and following directions using the present tense and completing exercises to assess understanding. The summary emphasizes using the present tense to express regular or habitual actions and for giving instructions.

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For the teachers

2. Simple Present Tense
English 3
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Verbs
Lesson 2

3. Big Question
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How do verbs in the simple present
tense help us express our ideas?

4. Real-Life Link
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5. Real-Life Link
Activity Time Done
I wake up and feel
grateful for another day. 5:00 a.m.
I eat my breakfast. 5:30 a.m.

6. Real-Life Link
Activity Time Done
I take a bath and
get dressed.
6:00 a.m.
I go to school.
6:30 a.m.

7. Real-Life Link
Activity Time Done
I eat my lunch. 11:30 a.m.
I take a nap. 2:00 p.m.

8. Real-Life Link
Activity Time Done
I do my homework,
study my lessons, and
help do chores.
2:45 p.m.
I play with my toys. 5:00 p.m.

9. Real-Life Link
Activity Time Done
I eat dinner with
my family.
7:00 p.m.
I clean myself. 7:30 p.m.

10. Real-Life Link
Activity Time Done
I pray and sleep. 9:00 p.m.

11. Real-Life Link
Having a routine helps us
manage our time well.

12. Learning Targets
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In this lesson, the learners will do the following:
● Explain the meaning of present tense.
● Use the present tense of frequently occurring
regular verbs.
● Give 1- to 3-step directions using the present tense
of verbs.

13. Let’s Learn
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14. Verbs
Verbs are action words or state of being.

15. Can you give examples of verbs?

16. Activity Time Done
I wake up and feel
grateful for another day. 5:00 a.m.
I eat my breakfast. 5:30 a.m.

17. Activity Time Done
I take a bath and get
dressed. 6:00 a.m.
I go to school. 6:30 a.m.

18. Activity Time Done
I eat my lunch. 11:30 a.m.
I take a nap. 2:00 a.m.

19. Activity Time Done
I do my homework, study
my lessons, and help do
chores.
2:45 p.m.
I play with my toys. 5:00 p.m.

20. Activity Time Done
I eat dinner with my
family.
7:00 p.m
I clean myself. 7:30 p.m

21. Activity Time Done
I pray and sleep. 9:00 p.m

22. wake up eat take a bath go
take do study help
play clean pray sleep
Let us read the words used in the previous activity.
What are they called? When do these actions occur?

23. Actions or conditions may
also indicate time, which
refers to the verb tenses.
Verb Tenses
I play with my
friends every day.
Verb Tenses

24. The action is done regularly or habitually.
Examples:
● My class starts at 8 a.m. daily.
● Michelle always places her book on
the shelf every time she finishes it.
Simple Present Tense

25. The action indicates something that is always true.
Examples:
● Our parents love us dearly.
● Some birds migrate when the
weather conditions are better.
Simple Present Tense

26. The action indicates instruction or direction.
Examples:
● Turn off the faucet when not in use.
● Play with your cousins while waiting
for your snacks.
Simple Present Tense

27. always regularly daily
sometimes everyday often
Time Expressions in
Simple Present Tense

28. Verbs must always agree with the
subjects in terms of numbers.

29. We add -s or -es at the end of the base
form of verbs when the subject is singular.
Example:
Aaron eats fruits and vegetables
for breakfast.
Verbs in The Simple Present Tense

30. Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
We add -es to words ending in -ch, -
sh, -s, -th, -x, or -z.
Example:
Jamie fixes her bed every morning.

31. Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
We also add -es to verbs ending in -o, like
go to goes and do to does.
Example:
Carla goes to bed early every night.

32. Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
If the verb ends in -y, we first look at the
letter before it. If a vowel comes before -
y, simply add -s.
Example:
She plays the guitar.

33. Example:
Michael always studies his lessons.
Verbs in The Simple Present Tense
If a consonant comes before -y, change -y
to -i and then add -es.

34. We use the base form of the verb when the
subject is plural. We also use the base form
of the verb for the pronouns I and you.
Examples:
● I love cooking.
● We live in the city.
● Some birds eat seeds.
Verbs in The Simple Present Tense

35. Give an example of sentences that uses
a verb in its present tense form.

36. Let’s Do It
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Listen as you are given
instructions. Do them in
order upon hearing the
words 1, 2, 3 . . . Action!
1, 2, 3 . . . Action!

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This time, give each other
2- to 3-step directions.
1, 2, 3 . . . Action!

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● How did you feel about the activity?
● Is it easy to follow 2- to 3-step directions? Why?
● Is it easy to give 2- to 3-step directions? Why?

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Listening and following directions effectively is
important because they help us perform or do
things the right way.

41. You Can Do It
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42. Choose the verbs with the correct simple present tense form
to complete the sentences.
1. The bus (arrive, arrives) at 8:30 p.m.
2. Jessie (study, studies) in the library.
3. Lizbeth (walk, walks) her dog every morning.
4. Kevin (go, goes) home at 5 in the afternoon.
5. I (like, likes) eating vegetables for lunch.

43. Let’s Connect
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44. What is in the news lately?
Act as news reporters and share a
current event or news story with the
class. Remember to use verbs in the
simple present tense.

45. Why is it important to use the correct
verb tense when sharing information?

46. Big Idea
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Using the simple present tense of
the verb, we express that an
action is done regularly or that
something is always true. It is
also used to give proper
instructions or directions.

47. Remember
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● Verbs are action words or states of
being.
● Some time expressions used in the
simple present tense include always,
regularly, daily, and often.

48. Remember
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● We add -s or -es at the end of the
base form of the verb when the
subject is singular.
● If the verb ends in -y, we first look at
the letter before it. If a vowel comes
before -y, simply add -s.

49. Remember
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● If a consonant comes before -y,
change -y to -i and then add -es.
● We use the base form of the verb
when the subject is plural. We also
use this form for pronouns I and you.

50. What Have
You Learned?
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Complete the sentence with the correct simple present tense
of the given verb.
1. Jim and I ________ Mandarin every Saturday. (study)
2. Our dogs ________ at strangers. (bark)
3. Allen ________ his vitamins everyday. (take)
4. She ________ twice before saying anything. (think)
5. The farmer ________ the soil when planting. (cultivate)

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References
“Present Simple.” LearnEnglish. Accessed April 25, 2022.
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/english-grammar-reference/present-simple.
Shrives, Craig. “Simple Present Tense.” Grammar-Monster. Accessed April 25, 2022. https://www.grammar-
monster.com/glossary/simple_present_tense.htm.
“Simple Present Tense: Global Site.” Education First. Accessed April 25, 2022.
https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/simple-present-tense/.
“Simple Present Tense of Verbs.” Grammarly, December 16, 2020.
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/simple-present/.

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