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Individual Specificlesson
Calendar Task
Focus of Task: Conjugating verbs with respect to tense (simple past and simple present)
Objectives:
SWBAT interpret a calendar, (sociolinguistic competence)
SWBAT recount various events on a calendar using simple present and simple
past tense. (grammatical competence)
Materials:
Calendar Task Worksheet
We chose the calendar as a means of illustrating tenses not only because it is
something she will run into in her daily life, but also because it allowed us to create
examples of events that relate to her (and her peers), thus adding another layer of
relevance for Catrine.
Procedure:
1. Identifying Simple Past/Present Usage & Forms
T asks S to recall the simple past and simple present
TT: When do you use the simple past and simple present forms? How do
you conjugate the verb in the simple past and simple present?
Simple Present:
Usage: repeated actions; habitual
Form: Subject + [base form verb + (inflection)]
Simple Past:
Usage: a completed action at a specific point in time
Form: Subject + [verb + ed] (or irregular)
Comment: Again, it is difficult for us to assume for certain what Catrine
has or has not learned in the past. We are, in this case, operating under
the assumption that she has, in fact, been exposed to these concepts in the
past and her attention just needs to be drawn back to them and given
more opportunities to work with the forms.
TIP: if it appears Catrine is struggling with these concepts, T
should spend more time clarifying and providing examples
(perhaps using the verbs that will appear in the calendar
task--walk, visit, play, work)
2. Calendar Task
T and S identify important characteristics of the calendar
TT: What is this used for? Have you used a calendar before?
T models with S how one might talk about events listed on a calendar using
example question.
T and S (or S in groups if possible) work through questions 1-4 on Calendar Task
TIP: Teacher can address any errors that arise and give feedback
when necessary
3. Extension
T asks S to create some new events to put on the calendar and talk about them
using correct verb forms.
Modification: If you are able to work with a larger group of
students this entire task/worksheet can be modified into an
information gap activity.