Grammar: Essay Writing / Creative Writing / Verb Usage

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Subject: English Grammer

Semester: 2

Period: 4

Week: 20

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School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: English Grammar
Grade Level: Grade 12
Period: IV
Week & Period: Week 20, Period IV

Unit: Grammar: Essay Writing / Creative Writing / Verb Usage

Date:

Specific Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Apply perfect verb tenses appropriately in written and spoken tasks.
2. Enhance writing through descriptive and narrative techniques.
3. Construct and deliver a speech incorporating proper grammar and structure.

 

A – Anticipation (Engage Learners):

Starter Questions:

• "When was the last time you had to convince someone of your opinion?"
• "Why is it important to use the right verb tense in storytelling?"

Warm-Up Game:
Verb Transformation Race – Learners compete in groups to change verbs into:

• Past Perfect
• Present Perfect Progressive
• Future Perfect
  Example Verbs: achieve, build, support, live, explore

B – Building Knowledge (Core Content):

1. Grammar Focus: Advanced Verb Tense Integration

Review Tense Use:

Tense	Structure	Example
Present Perfect	have/has + past participle	She has finished her homework.
Past Perfect	had + past participle	He had left before I arrived.
Future Perfect	will have + past participle	They will have completed the exam.
Present Perfect Progressive	has/have been + -ing	I have been reading.
Past Perfect Progressive	had been + -ing	We had been studying.
Future Perfect Progressive	will have been + -ing	She will have been working.

Guided Practice: Fill-in-the-blank

1. By next month, they __________ (complete) all their assignments.
2. He __________ (work) at the hospital before joining the army.
3. We __________ (study) for three hours before the light went off.

Verb Challenge Activity:
Students write 6 sentences – each using a different perfect or progressive tense, then swap papers for peer review.

 

2. Creative/Narrative Writing Drill

Prompt:
“You were chosen to represent your school in an international event. Write about the preparation and your experience.”

• Use at least 5 phrasal verbs (e.g., turn up, break down, look forward to, catch up, put off)
• Include one paragraph in Present Perfect
• Another in Past Perfect

In-class activity:
Pair-share to read each other's paragraphs aloud for feedback.

 

3. Speech Writing and Oral Practice

Theme: “Building a Better Liberia Starts With Me.”

Steps:

• Brainstorming session: What changes would you make if you were a youth leader?
• Draft: Use at least 3 perfect tense structures
• Practice and Present: 1–2 minutes in front of class

Peer Feedback Template:

• Strengths in content
• Clarity of speech
• Grammar and tenses used correctly
• Eye contact & delivery

 

C – Consolidation (Application & Reflection):

Discussion Prompt:
“How does writing a speech differ from writing a story? Which one do you prefer and why?”

In-Class Assessment:
A. Identify Tense Type:
Label the tenses in these sentences:

1. She has been reading for hours.
2. They had walked ten miles by noon.
3. I will have completed the task by Monday.
4. Edit the Paragraph:
   Find and correct 5 verb tense errors in a provided short narrative.

 

Homework Assignment:

1. Essay Writing: Write a 400-word narrative titled “The Day Everything Changed.” Use at least 4 perfect tenses and 3 phrasal verbs.
2. Speech Task: Prepare a 1-minute speech: “The Power of Determination” using at least 5 advanced tenses.
3. Grammar Worksheet: Fill in a verb table for 10 new verbs and use them in past perfect and future perfect tenses.

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

• Did learners demonstrate improved tense accuracy?
• Were they more confident incorporating grammar into longer writing tasks?
• Who needs additional help using phrasal verbs in context?