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ESL Lesson Plan: Past Perfect Tense

Past Perfect Tense

Lesson Overview

The past perfect tense is studied and explained in this excellent ESL lesson plan. In the class your students will study the grammar point through various fun, useful exercises. 

The lesson plan begins by explaining the theory before presenting students with six detailed tasks where they have to put the theory into practice, solidifying their…

The past perfect tense is studied and explained in this excellent ESL lesson plan. In the class your students will study the grammar point through various fun, useful exercises. 

The lesson plan begins by explaining the theory before presenting students with six detailed tasks where they have to put the theory into practice, solidifying their understanding. 

We particularly love the free talk exercise because it enables learners to practice using the tense in a safe, structured environment. 

Overall, these are ideal exercises for students that wish to practice using the past perfect tense. We are sure you are going to love this ESL grammar lesson plan! 

Activity Layout

  1. Theory. 
  2. How to form the past perfect tense. 
  3. Cause and effect. 
  4. Complete the sentences. 
  5. Find the error. 
  6. Dialogue. 
  7. Finish the sentences. 
  8. Describe what had happened. 

Homework

  1. Unscramble the words. 
  2. Finish the sentences. 

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