English Lesson Planner

Mohamed Ashraf

Session 1 - A1~A2 level

Session 1
A1~A2 level

Description

This lesson focuses on the theme of learning while introducing and practicing the Present Simple tense at a beginner level. Students learn how to use the Present Simple to talk about study habits, routines, and learning preferences. The lesson also integrates a soft skill focus on presentation skills, giving students strategies to structure and deliver a short talk. By the end of the lesson, learners will give a 1–2 minute mini-presentation about how they learn best, using accurate Present Simple forms and basic presentation techniques.

Materials

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Main Aims

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to use the Present Simple to talk about their learning habits and give a short (1–2 min) mini-presentation about how they learn best.

Subsidiary Aims

Students will practice basic presentation skills (clear structure, voice, eye contact). Materials: Board, markers, Present Simple handout (gap-fill, sentence starters), peer-feedback checklist, timer.

Procedure (102-130 minutes)

Lead-in / Warm-up (7-10 minutes) • Activate schema, introduce theme “learning,” generate vocabulary

Teacher asks: “What is the most useful thing you learned this year?” Students answer in 1 short sentence. Teacher elicits and writes 6 useful learning-related words on the board.

Present Simple input (15-20 minutes) • Clarify form and use of Present Simple for learning routines/habits

Present form on board: affirmative, negative, questions. Give 6 examples using “learning” vocab. Drill pronunciation and highlight -s/-es. Controlled gap-fill (4 sentences).

Controlled practice (18-20 minutes) • Practice Present Simple in short, supported contexts

Activity A: Match pictures to sentences (e.g., “She reads every day”). Activity B: Pair survey (Do you study every day? What time do you study? How do you learn best?). Teacher monitors, checks questions/answers.

Presentation skills input & model (12-15 minutes) • Raise awareness of structure + link grammar with speaking skill

Teacher models a short presentation (30–40 sec). Board structure: intro → 2 points → conclusion. Highlight 3 tips (short sentences, transitions, clear voice). Students underline Present Simple verbs in model.

Preparation for mini-presentations (17-20 minutes) • Prepare to use target language in freer context + scaffolded speaking

Students plan 1–2 min presentations on “How I learn best” or “My learning routine.” Handout with sentence starters + planner (intro, 2 points, conclusion). Teacher supports with accuracy checks.

Presentations (25-30 minutes) • Freer practice of Present Simple + presentation soft skills

Students deliver presentations (1–2 min each). Peer-feedback checklist: “Used Present Simple / Structure clear / Voice loud enough.” Teacher gives supportive delayed feedback.

Reflection & correction (5-10 minutes) • Consolidate accuracy, correct common errors

Teacher writes 3 common errors from presentations on the board. Students correct together.

Wrap-up & Homework (3-5 minutes) • Reflect, personalize learning, extend practice

Class reflection: “What helped you in your presentation?” “What will you improve next time?” Homework: Prepare a short presentation “How I learn best” using Present Simple.