Hobbies. Review of the Present and Past Simple Tenses

The detachment of Kyiv Military Lyceum named after Ivan Bohun

Topic: Hobbies. Review of Simple tenses.

Teacher: Mariia KALUHA

Boiarka 2024

Grade: 8th 

Duration: 45 minutes 

Topic: Hobbies. New vocabulary and Present/Past Simple Tenses 

Target Group: Cadets at the detachment of Kyiv Military Lyceum

Lesson Objectives:

Vocabulary: Learn and practice new vocabulary related to hobbies.

Grammar Focus: Review and practice the Present Simple and the Past Simple tenses.

Speaking: Engage in conversations about hobbies using both tenses.

Writing: Write short texts about personal hobbies in the past and present.

Materials:

• Board and chalk:
• Presentation with hobby-related vocabulary;
• Worksheets for grammar practice;
• Small objects or photos for "Guess the Hobby" game.

Lesson Outline:

1. Warm-Up

Military Greeting: Start with the command: "Group, shun!" and cadets’ reporting.

Objective: Activate prior knowledge and introduce the topic of hobbies.

Activity: Start the class with a group discussion: 

• Ask cadets: "What do you do in your free time?" or "What are some hobbies people have?" 
• Write cadets' answers on the board, encouraging them to think of different hobbies (sports, music, reading, etc.). 
• If necessary, provide some examples like "reading," "hiking," "swimming," etc. 
• Introduce the focus of the lesson: New vocabulary about hobbies and using Present Simple and Past Simple tenses to talk about hobbies.

2. Vocabulary Introduction and Practice

Objective: Teach new hobby-related vocabulary and practice its usage.

Activity 1: Vocabulary Presentation

• Display hobby-related vocabulary using presentation (e.g., camping, painting, fishing, playing chess, hiking, etc.).
• For each word, ask cadets if they know its meaning. 
• Explain any new words and provide simple definitions.

Activity 2: Vocabulary Matching Game

Give each cadet or pair of cadets a set of flashcards. One side has hobby words (e.g., "fishing"), and the other side has definitions (e.g., "catching fish with a rod").

• Cadets must match the hobby word with its correct definition. 
• After 5 minutes, review the correct answers as a class. 

3. Grammar Review: Present Simple & Past Simple Tense

Objective: Review the Present Simple and Past Simple tenses, focusing on how to describe hobbies.

Activity 1: Present Simple Tense Review

On the board, write a few example sentences using the Present Simple tense related to hobbies:

• I play chess on weekends.
• She enjoys reading books in her free time.
• Ask cadets to come up with their own sentences about what they do in their free time.

Activity 2: Past Simple Tense Review

On the board, write a few example sentences using the Past Simple tense related to hobbies:

• Last year, I started hiking.
• He played football when he was younger.
• Have cadets share examples of hobbies they did in the past.

Activity 3: Grammar Practice

Give each cadet a worksheet with mixed sentences in the Present Simple and Past Simple. They must choose the correct tense for each sentence and fill in the blanks. 

  For example:

I ______ (start) playing chess last month. 

She ______ (go) fishing every summer.

4. Speaking Practice: Pair Work

Objective: Use both tenses in conversation to talk about hobbies.

Activity: Hobby Interview 

Divide cadets into pairs. Each cadet asks their partner about their hobbies using the Present Simple and Past Simple tenses.

Sample questions:

What hobbies do you enjoy now?

What did you do in your free time last year?

Did you play any sports as a child?

After the interview, each cadet shares something interesting they learned about their partner with the class.

5. Interactive Game: Guess the Hobby

Objective: Use hobby-related vocabulary in a fun, interactive activity.

Activity: Guess the Hobby 

 Divide cadets into two teams. One cadet from each team takes a card or object with a hobby written on it (e.g., reading, painting, swimming), but they do not show it to their teammates.

The cadet must describe the hobby (using the Present Simple tense) without saying the word. For example, if the word is "swimming," they might say:

"I do this in the water. I wear a swimsuit. You need to move your arms and legs."

The team must guess the hobby. The team with the most correct guesses wins!

6. Writing Activity

Objective: Write short texts about hobbies using the Present and Past Simple tenses.

Activity: My Hobbies - Past and Present 

Ask cadets to write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about their current hobbies (using the Present Simple tense) and a hobby they enjoyed in the past (using the Past Simple tense).

 Example:

• "I enjoy playing chess now. I play with my friends every weekend. When I was younger, I used to swim a lot. I went to the pool every summer."
• After finishing, ask a few cadets to share their paragraphs with the class.

7. Conclusion and Homework

Feedback and Wrap-Up:

Ask cadets what hobbies they enjoyed talking about.

Quickly review the Present Simple and Past Simple tenses by asking cadets a couple of questions related to the lesson.

 End with a military command: “Group, shun! At ease, dismiss!”

Homework:

Write a short essay (6-8 sentences) about a hobby you enjoy now and a hobby you enjoyed when you were younger. Use both Present Simple and Past Simple tenses.

Додаток 1

Додаток 2

1. Playing basketball
2. Playing netball
3. Playing volleyball
4. Playing football
5. Playing chess
6. Swimming
7. Dancing
8. Playing the guitar
9. Playing drums
10. Reading
11. Painting
12. Watching sports
13. Listening to music
14. Horse-riding
15. Cycling
16. Skateboarding
17. Cooking

A. Jumping into the water and moving your body to stay afloat and move forward.
B. Kicking a ball and trying to score goals in a game played between two teams.
C. Using a small board with wheels to ride on streets or in skate parks.
D. Hitting a small ball back and forth over a high net, often on the beach or in a gym.
E. Creating beautiful pictures using paint and brushes.
F. Reading books or articles for fun or learning new things.
G. Competing on a court to put a round ball into a high hoop using your hands.
H. Riding on a bicycle, sometimes on the road or in nature.
I. Performing coordinated movements to music, often as a form of expression or fun.
J. Sitting on a horse and riding it, usually in the countryside.
K. Using a guitar to create music by strumming or plucking its strings.
L. Following a recipe to prepare meals in the kitchen.
M. Watching different athletic competitions on TV or live.
N. Playing a game of strategy using black and white pieces on a checkered board.
O. Using a drumstick or hands to create rhythm on a drum set.
P. Passing and shooting a ball with your hands in a game similar to basketball, but without dribbling.
Q. Listening to your favorite songs on your phone or stereo.

Answer Key:1 – G;2 – P;3 – D;4 – B;5 – N;6 – A;7 – I;8 – K;9 – O;10 – F;11 – E;12 – M;13 – Q;14 – J;15 – H;16 – C;17 – L.

Додаток 3

Variant I

1. I often ______ (play) basketball with my friends after school. 
2. Last weekend, my sister ______ (play) netball with her team and they won the match. 
3. We ______ (watch) the national volleyball tournament every year. 
4. Yesterday, they ______ (play) a tough game of football but lost by one goal. 
5. My brother ______ (play) chess every day to improve his skills.

Variant II

6. I ______ (swim) in the lake last summer during our family vacation. 
7. Maria ______ (dance) beautifully at the school party last Friday. 
8. He always ______ (play) the guitar at family gatherings. 
9. They ______ (play) the drums in the concert last night. 
10. I ______ (read) three books last month for my English class.

Variant III

11. She ______ (paint) a new picture every weekend. 
12. Last Saturday, we ______ (watch) our favorite sports on TV all day. 
13. John ______ (listen) to music when he does his homework. 
14. I ______ (ride) a horse for the first time during our trip last year. 
15. They ______ (cycle) to school every morning. 

Answer Key:

Variant I

1. I often play basketball with my friends after school. 
2. Last weekend, my sister played netball with her team and they won the match. 
3. We watch the national volleyball tournament every year. 
4. Yesterday, they played a tough game of football but lost by one goal. 
5. My brother plays chess every day to improve his skills. 

Variant II

6. I swam in the lake last summer during our family vacation. 
7. Maria danced beautifully at the school party last Friday. 
8. He always plays the guitar at family gatherings. 
9. They played the drums in the concert last night. 
10. I read three books last month for my English class.

Variant III

11. She paints a new picture every weekend. 
12. Last Saturday, we watched our favorite sports on TV all day. 
13. John listens to music when he does his homework. 
14. I rode a horse for the first time during our trip last year. 
15. They cycle to school every morning.