Grammar: Simple Present Tense with Singular Subjects for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Grammatical Accuracy
Previous Lesson: Speech: Oral Expression Through Storytelling
Topic: Grammar: Simple Present Tense with Singular Subjects
Subject Matter: Use of the simple present tense singular in sentences

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify singular subjects in given sentences.
• State the rule for verbs used with singular subjects in the simple present tense.
• Form simple present tense sentences using singular subjects correctly.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm in learning to construct correct sentences.
• Appreciate the importance of correct grammar in communication.

Psychomotor Domain

• Write sentences using the simple present tense with singular subjects.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2014 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Textbook
• FCT ERC/NAPPS Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Textbook
• Pupils’ notebooks
• A chart showing examples of simple present tense sentences with singular subjects
• Flashcards with singular subjects (e.g., “He,” “She,” “It,” “The boy,” “My mother”)
• Flashcards with base verbs (e.g., “eat,” “play,” “read,” “sing”)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it teaches pupils a fundamental rule of English grammar, enabling them to construct basic sentences correctly. Mastering the simple present tense with singular subjects is essential for clear communication and forms a strong foundation for more complex sentence structures in the future.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are expected to have a basic understanding of what a sentence is, how to identify subjects in simple sentences, and some common verbs.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Grammar: Simple Present Tense with Singular Subjects

Understanding Simple Present Tense with Singular Subjects

The simple present tense is used to talk about actions that happen regularly, facts, or general truths. When the subject of a sentence is singular (one person, animal, place, or thing), we usually add ‘s’ or ‘es’ to the verb.

Rules for Verbs with Singular Subjects

When the subject is singular (He, She, It, a name, a singular noun like “the boy,” “the dog”), we add ‘s’ or ‘es’ to the verb.

1. Most verbs: Add ‘s’ (e.g., play – plays, eat – eats, read – reads).
2. Verbs ending in -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, -o: Add ‘es’ (e.g., wash – washes, watch – watches, go – goes, fix – fixes).

Examples of Simple Present Tense with Singular Subjects

Here are some examples:

1. He plays football.
2. She sings beautifully.
3. It eats grass.
4. My mother cooks delicious food.
5. The boy reads his book every day.
6. The teacher teaches English.
7. A dog barks loudly.
8. He goes to school.
9. She washes her clothes.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Individual Practice.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recalling/Engaging

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to identify the subjects in simple sentences like “The bird sings” or “Children play.” The teacher then introduces the topic of simple present tense with singular subjects.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and listen attentively to the introduction.

Learning Point: Subject identification review

Step 2: Presentation of Simple Present Tense Singular

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what the simple present tense is and specifically how verbs change when the subject is singular. The teacher uses the chart to demonstrate examples like “He plays,” “She sings,” “It eats.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the chart and listen to the explanation, repeating examples after the teacher.

Learning Point: Singular subject verb rule

Step 3: Guided Practice with ‘s’

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes singular subjects (e.g., “The girl,” “My father,” “A cat”) and base verbs (e.g., “run,” “sleep,” “drink”) on the board. The teacher guides pupils to combine them, adding ‘s’ to the verbs to form correct simple present tense sentences.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils actively participate by suggesting the correct verb forms and forming sentences orally.

Learning Point: Adding ‘s’ to verbs

Step 4: Guided Practice with ‘es’

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces verbs that take ‘es’ (e.g., “wash,” “go,” “teach,” “fix”). The teacher guides pupils to form sentences using these verbs with singular subjects, ensuring they add ‘es’ correctly.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice forming sentences with ‘es’ verbs, paying attention to the spelling rules.

Learning Point: Adding ‘es’ to verbs

Step 5: Individual Sentence Construction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Individual Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher gives pupils different singular subjects and verbs on flashcards and asks them to write one sentence each in their notebooks using the simple present tense.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils independently write sentences in their notebooks.

Learning Point: Independent sentence formation

Step 6: Review and Correction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Feedback/Correction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks some pupils to read out their sentences. The teacher provides immediate feedback and corrects any errors, reinforcing the rules learned.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read their sentences and listen to corrections, making necessary adjustments.

Learning Point: Sentence correction practice

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What do we add to a verb when the subject is singular in the simple present tense?
2. Give two examples of verbs that take ‘s’ with a singular subject.
3. Give one example of a verb that takes ‘es’ with a singular subject.
4. Form a sentence using “The bird” and the verb “fly” in the simple present tense.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Simple present tense application

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on the simple present tense with singular subjects into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Board summary recording

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always use ‘s’ or ‘es’ with verbs when the subject is singular in the simple present tense. The teacher ends the lesson.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the teacher’s closing remarks.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidation

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Complete the following sentences by filling in the correct form of the verb in the simple present tense:

1. My sister _______ (read) a book every night.
2. The sun _______ (shine) brightly.
3. He _______ (go) to the market.
4. A farmer _______ (plant) crops.
5. She _______ (wash) her hands before eating.

Lesson Keywords

• Simple Present Tense – A verb tense used for actions that happen regularly or are generally true.
• Singular Subject – A subject that refers to one person, animal, place, or thing.
• Verb – A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.
• Add ‘s’ – The common rule for verbs with most singular subjects.
• Add ‘es’ – The rule for verbs ending in -ss, -sh, -ch, -x, -o with singular subjects.

Differentiation

For struggling learners: Provide more direct, one-on-one guidance. Use flashcards with singular subjects and verbs for matching exercises. Allow them to copy more examples from the board.
For advanced learners: Challenge them to create more complex sentences or write a short paragraph using only simple present tense with singular subjects. Ask them to identify singular subjects and verbs in a short story.

Suggested Lesson Videos

Search on YouTube for: “Simple Present Tense with Singular Subjects Primary 2” or “Verbs with s or es for kids”