B5 English Language · Term 2 Week 11: Verbs

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.3.5.1.4 - Use the simple past form of verbs to express past needs, interest and feeling

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the simple past form of verbs in given sentences that express needs, interest and feelings.
Change verbs from the simple present to the simple past form when talking about past needs, interests and feelings.
Use the simple past form of the verbs need, feel, want, like, love, prefer, enjoy and be (was/were) to write sentences expressing past needs, interests and feelings.
Orally share two sentences about a past need and a past feeling using the correct simple past verb forms.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar and Usage at Word and Phrase Levels (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Verbs (3.5)
Content standard: B5.3.5.1 - Apply the knowledge of verbs in communication
Indicator: B5.3.5.1.4 - Use the simple past form of verbs to express past needs, interest and feeling:
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 11 (Week 23 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 114
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Review the simple present form of verbs by asking learners to use them in sentences to express needs/preferences, and thoughts/ideas.
- Review the simple past form of verbs by using them to indicate:
- Completed actions or events
- Regular actions in the past
- Introduce the use of the simple past form of verbs in sentences to express needs, interest and feelings.
E.g. Yesterday, I needed some money. I felt his absence badly. I was interested in winning the competition last year.
- Introduce these in turns and provide activities for practice.