Year 1 - English
Present and past tense
Simple sentences
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn to identify the simple present and past tenses by focusing on the verbs in sentences. They learn that a simple sentence is a complete sentence about one idea and can be a statement, question or command. They learn that two related ideas can be joined by the word 'and'.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to vary the tense of a simple sentence.
Key Notes
- A simple sentence can be written in the past or present tense.
- The tense of a simple sentence changes the time frame of the action.
Vocabulary To Learn
- simple sentence: a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense
- present tense: tells the reader the action is happening now
- past tense: tells the reader the action happened before now
- verb: a doing or being word
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may find it hard to change the verb into the correct form to fit the rest of the sentence.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A simple sentence can be written in the past or present tense. The tense of a simple sentence changes the time frame of the action.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'simple sentence'
a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may find it hard to change the verb into the correct form to fit the rest of the sentence. Correction: Provide plenty of opportunities to practise saying and reading present and past tense sentences.
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