Grammar · JHS1 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.1.1.4 - Relate forms of verbs to everyday activities (Tense & Aspects) in context, role play, radio, TV, films and narratives

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the present tense forms (simple present, present progressive, present perfect, present perfect progressive) in given sentences and short texts.
Identify the past tense forms (simple past, past progressive, past perfect, past perfect progressive) in given sentences and short texts.
Form sentences using each of the eight tense and aspect forms to describe everyday activities.
Use correct tense and aspect forms in a short role play or narrative about familiar activities.
Distinguish between the meanings conveyed by different aspects of the present and past tenses (e.g., routine, ongoing, completed, continuous up to a point).

Sign in with your phone number to read the full note and download the GES plan - free.

Sign in with phone number

Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar Usage (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Grammar (3.1)
Content standard: B7.3.1.1 - Apply the knowledge of word classes and their functions in Communication.
Indicator: B7.3.1.1.4 - Relate forms of verbs to everyday activities (Tense & Aspects) in context, role play, radio, TV, films and narratives
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 3 (Week 15 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, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 13
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Present Tense
1. Identify the use of verbs that show present tense and aspect in sentences
- simple present tense - I wash a car.
- present progressive - I am washing a car.
- present perfect - I have washed the car.
- present perfect progressive - I have been washing the car
Past Tense
2. Identify the use of verbs that show past tense and aspect in sentences:
- simple past tense - I washed the car.
- past progressive - I was washing the car.
- past perfect - I had washed the car.
- past perfect progressive - I had been washing the car.