Lesson plan on Past Simple Passive

Lesson Plan on Past Simple Passive

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will be able to form and use the Past Simple Passive tense in sentences.

ASSESSMENTS:
Students will complete a worksheet that includes converting active sentences to the Past Simple Passive form and answering comprehension questions about the material covered in class.

KEY POINTS:

• The Past Simple Passive is formed using "was/were" + the third form of the verb.
• Examples of Past Simple Passive: "The bridge was opened in 2000."
• Questions can be formed in the Past Simple Passive, e.g., "Was the Globe Theatre made of wood?"
• Understanding the difference between active and passive voice will enhance writing skills.

OPENING:

• Begin the lesson with a question: "Who can tell me what the Past Simple Passive tense is?"
• Engage students by showing images of famous landmarks in London (like the London Eye and the Millennium Bridge) and asking them to describe how they were built using the passive voice.

INTRODUCTION TO NEW MATERIAL:

• Explain the structure of the Past Simple Passive tense clearly with examples.
• Use a chart on the board to demonstrate the transformation of active voice sentences to passive voice.
• Anticipate the misconception that students might confuse the subject and object in passive sentences; clarify that the focus is on the action and who/what receives the action.

GUIDED PRACTICE:

• Distribute a handout with sentences in the active voice for students to convert into the Past Simple Passive form.
• Start with simpler sentences and gradually move to more complex ones.
• Circulate around the room to monitor student understanding and provide support as needed.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:

• Have students complete a worksheet where they write their own sentences in the Past Simple Passive based on prompts related to historical events or famous buildings.
• Set clear expectations for quiet work and encourage students to ask questions if they need help.

CLOSING:

• Conduct a quick review by asking students to share one sentence they created in the Past Simple Passive.
• Remind them of the key points covered in the lesson.

EXTENSION ACTIVITY:

• For early finishers, provide a challenge to create a short story or dialogue using at least five sentences in the Past Simple Passive form.

HOMEWORK:

• Assign students to write a short paragraph about a historical event using the Past Simple Passive tense, ensuring they include at least three passive sentences.