Verbs · B5 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.3.5.1.3 - Use the simple present form of verbs to express needs/preferences, and thoughts/ideas.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the simple present form of verbs in given sentences that express needs, preferences, thoughts and ideas.
Use the simple present form of verbs to write sentences expressing their personal needs and preferences.
Use the simple present form of verbs to write sentences expressing their thoughts and ideas on given topics.
Distinguish between sentences that express needs/preferences and sentences that express thoughts/ideas.
Apply the simple present form of verbs appropriately in a short dialogue about daily life.

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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: B5.3.5.1.3 - Use the simple present form of verbs to express:
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. 113
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Needs/preferences
- Thoughts and ideas
- Revise the simple present form of verbs:
- For habitual actions;
- For timeless and universal statements;
- For facts which may change or hold true indefinitely;
- For instantaneous present;
- For scheduled future actions.
- Introduce the simple present form of verbs in sentences to express needs/preferences, and thoughts/ideas. express needs/preferences
- I need new clothes.
- I like playing football more than volleyball.
thoughts/ideas
- I think you are right.
- Introduce these appropriately, one at a time and give practice.