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ESL Lesson Plan: Past Tense: Unit 1

Past Tense: Unit 1

Unit Overview

Level 2 is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of English and are ready to progress to the next stage. 

Equivalent to the A1-A2 level, students will start forming more complex sentences and expanding their vocabulary. Lessons in Level 2 focus on everyday language, helping students to communicate in familiar situations. 

Through fun…

Level 2 is designed for learners who have a basic understanding of English and are ready to progress to the next stage. 

Equivalent to the A1-A2 level, students will start forming more complex sentences and expanding their vocabulary. Lessons in Level 2 focus on everyday language, helping students to communicate in familiar situations. 

Through fun exercises, games, and practical activities, learners will build confidence in using English. Each unit in Level 2 includes three lesson plans, each lasting a minimum of 45 minutes, and is structured to reinforce learning and encourage real-life language use!

This lesson in the unit introduces the topic through a variety of engaging activities. Students will learn new words, practice readings, participate in dialogues, play engaging games, and much more to reinforce their understanding of the topic.

Activity Layout

  1. Vocabulary list
  2. Warm up
  3. Let’s look at time!
  4. Grammar in use
  5. Showtime!
  6. Reading 
  7. Reading activity
  8. Speaking practice
  9. Noughts and crosses
  10. Review 

This lesson in the unit introduces the topic through a variety of engaging activities. Students will learn new words, practice readings, participate in dialogues, play engaging games, and much more to reinforce their understanding of the topic.

Activity Layout

  1. Vocabulary list
  2. Warm up
  3. Recap
  4. Irregular verbs
  5. Showtime!
  6. Reading 
  7. Reading activity
  8. Speaking practice
  9. Noughts and crosses
  10. Review

This lesson in the unit introduces the topic through a variety of engaging activities. Students will learn new words, practice readings, participate in dialogues, play engaging games, and much more to reinforce their understanding of the topic.

Activity Layout

  1. Vocabulary list
  2. Warm up
  3. Recap. 
  4. Verb game
  5. Grammar Intro
  6. Grammar practice
  7. New words
  8. True or false?
  9. Board game
  10. Review

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