Present Perfect Tense Basic 5 English Studies Lesson Note

Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the present perfect tense.
2. Provide examples of present perfect tense.
3. Use present perfect tense to construct various sentences with examples.

Keywords: Present Perfect Tense, Examples, Comparison, Present Tense, Action, Completion

Set Induction: The teacher will start by asking questions about their recent experiences and actions they have completed recently. This will lead into a discussion about how to talk about actions and events that started in the past and continue to the present or have just been completed.

Entry Behaviour: Students should be familiar with the present tense and basic sentence structure.

Learning Resources and Materials: • Textbooks • Worksheets for practice • Examples and sentence strips

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: The teacher connects to previous knowledge of the present tense by explaining to include the present perfect tense, which describes actions that have been completed at some unspecified time before now.

Embedded Core Skills: • Grammar skills in understanding verb tenses • Writing skills in constructing sentences with the present perfect tense

Learning Materials: • Textbooks • Sentence strips • Worksheets

Reference Books: • Lagos State Scheme of Work • Primary English Textbook

Instructional Materials: • Whiteboard and markers • Sentence examples • Flashcards

Content

1. Explanation of Present Perfect Tense: • Definition: The present perfect tense describes actions that have been completed at some point in the past but are relevant to the present moment. • Structure: The present perfect tense is formed using “have” or “has” + past participle of the main verb. • Example: “She has finished her homework.”
2. Examples of Present Perfect Tense: • Positive Sentences: • “I have eaten lunch.” • “She has seen birds.” • “We have visited Paris.” • “They have completed the task.” • “He has not played football.” • “You have not told me.” • “We have not finished our work.”

• Negative Sentences: • “I have you read the book?” • “Has she finished her assignment?” • “Have they completed their homework?”
• Question Forms: • Present Tense Sentences: “She writes a letter.” • Present Perfect Sentences: “She has written a letter.” • Comparison: “They play soccer.” → “They have played soccer.” • Comparison: “I clean the house.” → “I have cleaned the house.”

Evaluation (15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)

1. She _______ her homework (using “have” or “has”): a) have finished, b) present participle, c) past participle 
2. _______ you been to Paris? a) Have, b) Has, c) Did 
3. We have not finished the project. This is an example of a _______: a) positive, b) negative, c) question 
4. The structure of present perfect tense is _______: a) have/has + base form, b) have/has + past participle, c) have/has + present participle 
5. “He has studied here for two years.” The word “studied” in this ___: a) present, b) past, c) past participle 
6. Convert to present perfect: “I read the book.” → “___ read the book.”: a) have, b) has, c) read 
7. Which is correct? a) “She have been here.” b) “She has been here.” c) “She been here.” 
8. “They have not eaten dinner.” Identify the main verb in the sentence: a) eaten, b) have, c) not 
9. “Has he finished his job?” This is an example of a _______: a) positive, b) negative, c) question 
10. Choose the correct present perfect form: “We _______ (complete) the assignment.”: a) completed, b) complete, c) present 
11. The present perfect tense shows that the action was _______ at some unspecified time: a) will, b) has, c) not, d) present 
12. “Have you completed the task?” This is an example of a _______: a) positive, b) negative, c) question 
13. “She has not arrived yet.” The word “not” shows that it is a _______ sentence: a) positive, b) negative, c) question 
14. Which present perfect is correct? “They _______ their homework.”: a) has finished, b) have finished, c) present perfect, d) simple past 
15. Fill in the correct present perfect form for the verb “write”: a) ___ written, b) ___ wrote, c) ___ write 
16. Convert to present perfect: “He speaks French.” → “He _______ French.”: a) has, b) had, c) will 

Class Activity Discussion (13 FAQs with Answers)

1. What is the present perfect tense used for? The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that have been completed at some unspecified time relevant to the present. 
2. How do you form the present perfect tense? You form it by using “have” or “has” + the past participle of the main verb. 
3. What is the difference between present tense and present perfect tense? Present tense describes current actions, while present perfect tense describes actions completed in the past that are relevant to now. 
4. Can you provide an example of a positive sentence in the present perfect tense? “She has finished her paper.” 
5. What is a past participle? A past participle is the form of a verb used in present perfect constructions. 
6. Can “had” they “have” or “has” for examples, “They have not finished their homework.” For “they,” we use “have” because it’s a plural subject in the present perfect tense. 
7. Give an example of a question in the present perfect tense? “Have you been to London?” 
8. How do you convert a present tense sentence to the present perfect tense? You change the verb to the past participle. For example, “She eats” becomes “She has eaten.” 
9. What are some signal words used with present perfect tense? Words like “already,” “just,” “never,” “ever,” “since,” and “for.” 
10. What is the past participle of the verb “write”? “Written.” 
11. Can you give an example where we use the present perfect tense? “He” and “she.” 
12. What is the past participle of “go”? “Gone.” 
13. Why do we use the present perfect tense? To talk about experiences, changes over time, and actions that happened at an unspecified time but are relevant now. 
14. How do you differentiate between present perfect and simple past? Present perfect connects the past to the present, while simple past describes completed actions in the past. 
15. Can you convert “They do not play tennis” into present perfect tense? “They have not played tennis.” 

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher will review the present tense, explaining how the present perfect tense is used to describe actions relevant to the present.

Step 2: The teacher will introduce the present perfect tense, explaining its structure, usage, and providing examples.

Step 3: Finally, the practice, converting present tense sentences to present perfect tense and discuss how feelings with the teacher reinforcing any mistakes.

Teacher’s Activities

• Introduce and explain present perfect tense • Provide examples with guide pupils through practice exercises • Monitor pupils’ work and correct errors • Lead discussions about the differences between present and present perfect tenses

Learners’ Activities

• Participate in discussions about the present perfect tense • Complete exercises on converting present sentences to present perfect • Practice constructing sentences using the present perfect tense

Assessment

• Define the present perfect tense and give an example • Convert present tense sentences to present perfect tense in previous exercise • Identify the past participle of given verbs • Describe the difference between present tense and present perfect tense • Use present perfect tense to describe recent actions and experiences