7 - Verb Tense Study
Objective:
By the end of the lesson each student will be able to construct a grammatically correct sentence orally and in writing by apply the specified verb
tense formula.
Standard Reference:
Writing Strand2 Concept 6: PO 13. Use subject/verb agreement in simple and compound sentences.
ELP Standards III Language Strand, Standard English Convention, Sentence Construction:
PE12:
N/A
E-12: completing a sentence
frame using subject + verb +
direct object (noun)
construction. (e.g., “I am
watching you.”)
B-12: forming sentences with
given subjects, verb tenses,
and direct object (noun) with
subject-verb agreement.
LI-12: producing sentences
using subjects + verbs +
direct object (noun) with
instructional support.
HI-12: producing sentences
using subjects + verbs +
direct object (noun), with
subject-verb agreement.
(math, science, social studies)
(math, science, social studies)
(math, science, social studies)
(math, science, social studies)
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Rationale for Lesson Based Upon Student Data:
Grammatically correct sentence construction assists students in improving the quality of their writing as well as their reading
comprehension.
Content
Standards and Objectives
Teacher Behavior
Presenting Instructional Content
Prior to instruction the teacher needs to
prepare:
 A chart using the planning sheet for
the selected verb tense
 3 example sentences
 3 pictures to exemplify the chosen
tense
Student Behavior
Activities and Materials
Assessment
Academic Feedback
Students chorally read
an example sentence.
Introduce the study with the prepared chart.
After introducing each part of the chart give
3 oral example sentences applying the
formula. Record one on the chart. Ask the
students to repeat the example as you
indicate the formula that applies.
Students chorally read an
example sentence.
Ensure all students
participate.
Students will discuss
what is happening in the
indicated picture with a
partner using complete
sentences.
Students orally indicate
subjects in the singular
and plural form for the
picture indicated by the
teacher.
Introduce the 3 pictures for the study. Ask
the student to discuss with a partner who is
in the picture and what is happening. Call
on students to respond.
Students will discuss what is
happening in the indicated
picture with a partner using
complete sentences.
Ensure that the students
respond in complete
sentences.
Ask the students to talk with the partner
regarding possible subjects for the first
picture. Call on students to answer in a
complete sentence. On the left of the first
picture, record their answers. Separate and
label singular and plural.
Students will work with a
partner to orally identify
subjects for the picture
indicated by the teacher.
Ensure that the students
respond in complete
sentences by supplying an
appropriate frame.
Students orally indicate
verbs in the infinitive
form for the picture
indicated by the teacher.
Ask the students to talk with the partner
regarding possible verbs in the infinitive
form to describe the picture. Call on
students to answer in a complete sentence.
On the right side of the first picture, record
their answers.
Model for the students by orally
constructing a sentence for the picture
applying the formula. Point to each part of
the formula as you say the sentence.
Record the sentence on the chart under the
picture. Ask the students to repeat the
sentence as you point to each part of the
sentence. Or ask a student to point as the
Students orally identify verbs
for the indicated picture in the
infinitive form.
Redirect the students as
need to supply the verb in
the infinitive form.
Students chorally read the
example sentence.
Monitor students as they
chorally respond to make
sure that everyone is
participating.
Students chorally read
an example sentence.
Student orally construct
grammatically correct
sentences applying the
formula to the picture
indicated by the teacher.
Student orally construct
grammatically correct
sentences applying the
formula to the self
selected
situation/picture.
Students write
grammatically correct
sentences applying the
formula.
group chorally reads the sentence.
Ask the students to create a sentence
applying the formula with a partner. Call
on students to supply an example. Record
3-5 sentences on chart. Repeat the process
for the remaining pictures.
Ask the students to work with a partner to
create 3 more sentences orally. Model for
the students how to monitor that their
partner is apply the formula correctly and
how to provide appropriate feedback.
Have the student write 5-10 sentences
applying the formula in the composition
books.
Students work with a partner
to orally construct sentences
applying the formula.
Ensure the sentences
follow the formula. Direct
students back to the
formula as necessary
Students work with a partner
to orally construct sentences
applying the formula.
Monitor the students as
they work in pairs to ensure
they are applying the
formula correctly.
Students write 5-10 sentences
applying the formula.
Monitor the students as
they write to ensure they
are applying the formula
correctly. Push students as
appropriate to extend their
sentences.