Past Simple Pre-Intermediate ESL ELA ELL Lesson Plan

Past Simple | Pre-Intermediate Lesson Plan This pre-intermediate lesson plan helps students learn and practice using the past simple tense in English. Students first study key concepts and rules related to forming the past simple, including regular and irregular verb conjugations. Next, they complete exercises assessing their comprehension and ability to apply proper grammar skills. This versatile resource works for whole-class instruction, small groups, partner work, independent practice, or homework. The engaging content suits grades 3-5 language arts classes. Educators receive a complete lesson plan with teaching guidance plus printable student handouts. Everything needed to effectively teach this fundamental grammar topic. Flash cards, a writing exercise and extra study are now also included as part of this resource.

This lesson plan includes:

• Cover page

• Flash cards

• A warm-up activity

• Main use

• Construction details

• Rules, along with any exceptions

• Illustrative examples

• Two closed exercises

• One open exercise

• Revision exercise

• Writing exercises

• Chatterbox, a recurring feature in our course books encouraging conversation

• Activity, such as a game, quiz, puzzle, etc., to conclude the class

The lesson plan is available in PDF with 34 ready to print pages and one digital access file. A part of it is on Google Apps. The answer key is also included for reference.