English Grammar Lesson Plans for High School Students
Grammar Lesson Plans
Lesson Plan 9: Verb to Be (Present Tense)
Target Grade Level:
9th Grade
Objectives:
- Understand and use the verb ‘to be’ in the present tense.
- Use ‘am,’ ‘is,’ and ‘are’ in sentences and questions.
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers.
- Flashcards with sentences using ‘to be.’
- Worksheet for practice exercises.
Activities:
Stage | Activity | Interaction | Timing |
Warm-up | The teacher writes a few sentences on the board (e.g., ‘I am a student.’). Students identify the verb. | T-S | 5 min |
Presentation | The teacher explains the verb ‘to be’ and its forms: am, is, are. Gives example sentences. | T-S | 10 min |
Practice | Students complete a worksheet with fill-in-the-blanks using the verb ‘to be.’ | S-S | 10 min |
Production | Students write 3 sentences using ‘to be’ to describe themselves. Share with a partner. | S-S | 10 min |
Review | Quick class quiz on the forms of ‘to be’ in sentences. | T-S | 5 min |
Homework:
Write 5 sentences using the verb ‘to be’ to describe family members.
Lesson Plan 10: Indefinite/Definite Articles
Target Grade Level:
9th Grade
Objectives:
- Understand the difference between indefinite articles (a, an) and the definite article (the).
- Use articles correctly in sentences.
Materials:
- Flashcards with nouns.
- Worksheets on article usage.
Activities:
Stage | Activity | Interaction | Timing |
Warm-up | The teacher shows pictures of common objects. Students name them using ‘a,’ ‘an,’ or ‘the.’ | T-S | 5 min |
Presentation | The teacher explains the rules for using ‘a,’ ‘an,’ and ‘the.’ Gives example sentences. | T-S | 10 min |
Practice | Worksheet exercise where students fill in the correct article for each noun. | S-S | 10 min |
Production | Students describe objects in the classroom using articles. Share with the class. | S-S | 10 min |
Review | Quick quiz on when to use ‘a,’ ‘an,’ and ‘the.’ | T-S | 5 min |
Homework:
Write 5 sentences using indefinite and definite articles.
Lesson Plan 11: Present Progressive
Target Grade Level:
10th Grade (Common Core)
Objectives:
- Understand and use the present progressive tense to describe ongoing actions.
- Form sentences using ‘am/is/are + verb + -ing.’
Materials:
- Flashcards with actions.
- Worksheet for practice.
Activities:
Stage | Activity | Interaction | Timing |
Warm-up | Students describe what they are doing right now (e.g., ‘I am sitting.’). | T-S | 5 min |
Presentation | The teacher explains the present progressive form and shows examples. | T-S | 10 min |
Practice | Students fill out a worksheet with present progressive sentences. | S-S | 10 min |
Production | In pairs, students describe the actions of people in pictures using the present progressive tense. | S-S | 10 min |
Review | Quick class quiz to form sentences in the present progressive tense. | T-S | 5 min |
Homework:
Write a short paragraph describing what you and your family are doing right now.