Lesson Plan | Lesson Plan Iteratif Teachy | Verbs: Future Simple and Future Perfect

Goal

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to guide students on the main and secondary objectives of the lesson, clarifying what is expected of them to learn and demonstrate by the end of the session. This section lays a solid foundation for students to feel ready and engaged in the practical and digital activities that will take place during the lesson.

Goal Utama:

1. Recognize and differentiate verbs in the future simple and future perfect tenses.

2. Correctly use future simple and future perfect tenses in specific contexts.

3. Write sentences applying future simple and future perfect tenses appropriately.

Goal Sekunder:

1. Enhance the ability to analyze context and make appropriate language choices in different scenarios.
2. Encourage collaboration and teamwork through activities using digital tools.

Introduction

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

The purpose of this stage is to introduce the topic in an engaging way that connects to the students' reality, using technology to spark interest. It allows students to recall and consolidate prior knowledge while fostering a collaborative and participatory classroom environment.

Warming Up

🌟 Introduction: Explain to students that today's lesson will focus on the future simple and future perfect verb tenses in English. Remind them of the importance of these tenses in discussing future events and their various nuances. Ask students to use their phones to find an interesting fact or anecdote about how these verb tenses are used in everyday situations or in literature, and have them share it with the class. This helps to contextualize the topic and engage students from the outset. (10 - 15 minutes)

Initial Thoughts

1. 🗣️ What is the main difference between future simple and future perfect?

2. 📚 In what contexts do we typically prefer to use future perfect instead of future simple?

3. 📝 Can you provide examples of sentences using future simple and future perfect?

4. 🌐 How are these verb tenses utilized on social media or in online contexts?

5. 🤔 Why is it important to understand and use these verb tenses accurately?

Development

Duration: 70-80 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to provide students with practical, contextualized opportunities to use future simple and future perfect verb tenses, promoting teamwork, creativity, and the utilization of modern digital tools that are integral to students' lives.

Activity Suggestions

Activity Recommendations

Activity 1 - 📱 Instagram Story Creation

> Duration: 60-70 minutes

- Goal: Use future simple and future perfect verb tenses in a practical and contextualized manner, engaging students through social media.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will create a series of Instagram stories using the future simple and future perfect verb tenses. They should weave a narrative across several posts, using images, short videos, and text to illustrate the proper use of the verbs.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 members.

• Each group should create an account (or use a pre-made class account) on Instagram for this activity.

• Groups need to plan a story that's divided into 5 parts, where each part must contain at least one sentence using future simple and one sentence using future perfect.

• Students can use photos, videos, GIFs, and stickers available on the platform to enhance their posts.

• Each group must post their stories on Instagram and share the link with the class.

• In the end, each group should comment on the other groups' posts, emphasizing the correct usage of the verb tenses.

Activity 2 - 🎮 Online Conference with Influencer

> Duration: 60-70 minutes

- Goal: Develop the ability to formulate questions and answers using future simple and future perfect tenses in a social interaction context.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will take part in a simulated online conference with a fictional influencer. They will interact with the 'influencer', ask questions, and respond to comments using future simple and future perfect.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 members.

• Create a fictional influencer profile on a videoconferencing platform like Zoom or Google Meet.

• Each group should prepare a series of questions and answers using future simple and future perfect verb tenses.

• The teacher or a pre-designated student will take on the role of the influencer, responding to questions and interacting with the groups.

• Groups should take notes on the influencer's responses and check if the verb tenses were used correctly.

• At the end, each group should prepare a brief report highlighting the best interactions and the appropriate use of the verb tenses.

Activity 3 - 🕹️ Gamification: The Future Journey

> Duration: 60-70 minutes

- Goal: Enhance the use of future simple and future perfect tenses in a dynamic and playful manner, encouraging interaction and teamwork.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will take part in a gamified game where they complete missions that require the use of future simple and future perfect verb tenses. The game centers around a futuristic scenario where students need to navigate problems and finish linguistic missions.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of up to 5 members.

• Use a game creation platform like Kahoot! or Quizizz to design the game.

• Each group will progress through different levels, resolving sentences and questions utilizing future simple and future perfect tenses.

• The game levels will feature puzzles, quizzes, and open-ended questions that encourage creativity while asserting the correct use of the verb tenses.

• Each group must track their answers and scores throughout the game.

• At the end of the game, discuss the results and highlight the key learnings.

Feedback

Duration: (15 - 20 minutes)

The aim of this stage is to solidify students' learning through reflection and experience sharing. It allows students to receive feedback from peers, promoting personal growth and continuous improvement. Group discussions enhance collective understanding and celebrate the diverse perspectives and approaches adopted during practical activities.

Group Discussion

🌟 Group Discussion: Start the discussion by asking groups to share their learnings from the activities completed. Follow a brief guide to steer the discussion: Invite a representative from each group to recount their experience with the activity (Instagram, Conference with Influencer, or Gamification) and the main challenges faced. Ask how they used the future simple and future perfect verb tenses during their activities. Encourage them to share examples of the sentences they created and explain their verb tense choices in each context. Prompt students to comment on the stories and interactions of other groups, highlighting strengths and potential areas for improvement.

Reflections

1. 🤔 How did the activity enhance your understanding of the differences between future simple and future perfect? 2. 📚 What was the greatest challenge in using these verb tenses during the proposed activities? 3. 🌐 How can this practical experience be applied in real situations outside the classroom?

Feedback 360º

📝 360° Feedback: Instruct students to conduct a 360° feedback session. Each student should receive constructive and respectful feedback from their group members, pointing out strengths and suggesting improvements. Clarify that the feedback should be specific, addressing aspects such as group collaboration, accurate application of verb tenses, and creativity in activities.

Conclusion

Duration: (10 - 15 minutes)

🔍 Purpose: This stage of the lesson aims to consolidate learning, highlighting the relevance of the material covered in real-life and digital communication contexts. It also provides a moment for reflection and connection, reinforcing the importance and practical application of the knowledge gained during the lesson.

Summary

🎉 Summary in Meme Format: Let's envision the Future Simple as an influencer who always promises something that's about to happen soon – they might say: 'I'm going to play soccer tomorrow!' Conversely, the Future Perfect is like that friend who plans everything ahead and tells us what has already been accomplished, even if it's in the future – they would say: 'I will have finished my studies in two years.' Both tenses are equally essential for navigating expectations and achievements in life!

World

🌐 In the Modern World: In today’s digital era, mastering verb tenses allows students to communicate more accurately and fluently, whether on social media or in professional environments. Grasping the nuances between what is expected to happen and what we want to have achieved enriches online communication and builds a confident, articulate digital presence.

Applications

📅 Practical Applications: Knowing how to effectively use future simple and future perfect tenses equips students to plan and communicate their future actions and goals proficiently. Whether organizing a study timeline or discussing long-term objectives in a job interview, familiarity with these verb tenses proves to be a vital tool in today's world.