Bluefield State College

Daily Lesson Plan (Template)

Day 1

Name: Jordan Adkins Date: February 20, 2017

Subject: English Language Arts Topic: Grammar

Grade: 5th Length of Lesson: 20 minutes

Introduction (Essential Question): What is perfect tense?

Standard: Language
Cluster: Conventions of Standard English
Objective:
ELA.5.36 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
o Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked)
verb tenses.

Specific Objective: Students will identify, form, and use the perfect verbs tenses in writing and
speaking with 75% accuracy.

Method(s):
Students will learn through whole group instruction, guided practice, and independent practice.

Materials:
Projectable 22.4
Dry erase boards & markers
Readers Notebook p. 319
Smartboard

Direct Instruction:
Review terms: perfect tense, present perfect tense, past perfect tense, and future perfect
tense.
o perfect tense- a group of tenses with has, have, or had as a helping verb
o present perfect tense- includes has or have as a helping verb
o past perfect tense- includes had as a helping verb
o future perfect tense- includes will have as a helping verb.
Explain that the present perfect tense uses has or have as a helping verb with the past
participle form of the main verb. The helping verb and the main verb together form the
present perfect tense.
 Model identifying the present perfect tense in the example sentence: She has seen many
bears. To identify the present perfect tense, ask yourself: Is the helping verb in the
present tense? Is the main verb in the past participle form?

Guided Practice:
Use projectable 22.4 and complete with students.
Students will write their answers on a dry erase board. Answers will be checked orally for
understanding.
List the following main verbs on the Smartboard: eat, hike, run, climb, jump, and sit.
Have students use have or has to change the main verbs to present perfect tense.

Differentiation:
Tier 1: Students will receive shortened assignments, extended time, or re-teaching of skills as
needed and complete p. 319 from Readers Notebook with assistance from the teacher.
Tier 2: Students will complete p. 319 from Readers Notebook with little to no assistance from
the teacher.
Tier 3: Students will complete p. 319 from the Readers Notebook without assistance from the
teacher.

Lesson Closure:
The teacher will review the present perfect tense. The present perfect tense uses has or have as a
helping verb with the past participle form of the main verb.

Independent Practice:
Students will complete p. 319 from their Readers Notebook. Students will write the present
perfect tense of the verb in parentheses on the line.

Assessment:
Students will be assessed formatively throughout the lesson. The teacher will note which
students need additional instruction. Students will also be assessed using p. 319 from the
Readers Notebook. Students who receive a score of 75% or higher on the independent practice
activity will achieve mastery of the objective.

Reflection: