Speech: Questions on Present, Past and Future Actions for Primary 2

Class: Primary 2
Term: Third Term
Week: 8
Age: 7 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Speech
Previous Lesson: Third Term English Language Studies Examination
Topic: Speech: Questions on Present, Past and Future Actions
Subject Matter: ASKING AND ANSWERING QUESTIONS ON PRESENT PAST AND FUTURE ACTIONS.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify questions related to present, past, and future actions.
• Formulate simple “What” questions about present, past, and future actions.
• Provide appropriate answers to questions about present, past, and future actions.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm in participating in question and answer sessions.
• Listen attentively to questions asked by the teacher and peers.

Psychomotor Domain

• Orally ask questions about actions in different tenses.
• Orally answer questions about actions in different tenses.

Reference Materials

• 2014 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Primary 2 English Language Textbook
• FCT ERC/NAPPS Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Flash cards showing various actions (e.g., a child eating, a boy running, a girl sleeping).
• Chart displaying example questions and answers.
• Recorder (optional, for recording pupils’ responses).
• Textbook
• Notebook

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils develop essential communication skills by teaching them how to ask and answer questions about actions happening at different times. Understanding present, past, and future actions is fundamental for clear expression and comprehension in everyday conversations. It also builds a strong foundation for more complex grammar concepts in the future.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should be able to recognise simple verbs and form basic sentences. They should also have a general understanding of time concepts like “now,” “yesterday,” and “tomorrow.”

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Speech: Questions on Present, Past and Future Actions

Asking and Answering Questions on Present Actions

Present actions are things we are doing now or do regularly. We use “What are you doing?” or “What do you do?” to ask about them.

1. Asking:

   What are you doing now?

   What does he do every day?

2. Answering:

   I am eating.

   He plays football every day.

Asking and Answering Questions on Past Actions

Past actions are things that have already happened. We use “What did you do?” to ask about them.

1. Asking:

   What did you do yesterday?

   What did she eat this morning?

2. Answering:

   I played with my friends yesterday.

   She ate rice this morning.

Asking and Answering Questions on Future Actions

Future actions are things that will happen later. We use “What will you do?” to ask about them.

1. Asking:

   What will you do tomorrow?

   What will he buy next week?

2. Answering:

   I will go to school tomorrow.

   He will buy a new book next week.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Oral Repetition

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and briefly reviews the previous lesson. The teacher then introduces the new topic by asking simple questions about current activities in the classroom, like “What are you doing now?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and answer simple questions about current actions.

Learning Point: Introduction to questions

Step 2: Present Actions (Asking)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what present actions are and shows flashcards of people doing things (e.g., reading, writing, playing). The teacher models how to ask “What are you doing?” questions using the flashcards.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the flashcards and listen to the teacher’s questions. They repeat the questions after the teacher.

Learning Point: Asking present questions

Step 3: Present Actions (Answering)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils questions about present actions shown on flashcards or actions they are doing. The teacher guides them to answer correctly, e.g., “I am reading.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the teacher’s questions about present actions orally.

Learning Point: Answering present questions

Step 4: Past Actions (Asking)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what past actions are and models how to ask “What did you do?” questions, giving examples like “What did you eat for breakfast?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and practice asking questions about past actions.

Learning Point: Asking past questions

Step 5: Past Actions (Answering)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils questions about past actions, encouraging them to use past tense verbs in their answers, e.g., “I ate bread.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions about past actions orally.

Learning Point: Answering past questions

Step 6: Future Actions (Asking & Answering)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explaining/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains future actions and models asking “What will you do?” questions. The teacher then guides pupils to answer questions about future actions, e.g., “I will play.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice asking and answering questions about future actions.

Learning Point: Future questions and answers

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 are you doing now?
2. What did you do before coming to school?
3. What will you do after school?
4. Ask a question about a past action.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Questions on actions assessed

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 asking and answering questions on present, past, and future actions into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils about the importance of asking and answering questions correctly in English, especially about actions happening at different times. The teacher praises their participation and concludes the lesson.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and acknowledge the conclusion.

Learning Point: Lesson consolidated

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Answer the following questions in your notebook:

1. What are you drawing?
2. What did you drink this morning?
3. What will you read tonight?
4. Ask your friend: “What did you play yesterday?” Write down their answer.
5. Ask your teacher: “What will you teach next week?” Write down the answer.

Lesson Keywords

• Present – happening now
• Past – already happened
• Future – will happen later
• Actions – things people do
• Questions – asking for information
• Answers – giving information

Differentiation

For learners needing support: The teacher will provide more one-on-one guidance, simplify questions, and use more visual aids. They will focus on mastering questions for one tense at a time before moving to the next. Repetition and choral drills will be used extensively.

For advanced learners: The teacher will encourage them to create their own questions and answers using different verbs. They can also be asked to form slightly more complex sentences or to identify the tense of given sentences.

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