I.

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:
a. use the present form of verb that agrees with the subject;
b. write sentences using the present tense of a verb; and
c. work cooperatively in groups.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

A. Topic: Present Tense of a Verb
B. References: English IV Teachers Guide pg. 152 - 153
English IV Learners Material pg. 157 - 159
C. Materials: Pictures, Chart, Manila Paper, Pentel Pen
D. Values Integration: Cooperation

III. PROCEDURE
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES PUPILS ACTIVITIES
A. Preliminary Activities

1. Recall
What are verbs again?
Verbs are words that tell what a person, animal or thing
does. They show action
Can you give more examples?
(Pupils will give their own examples)

B. Motivation

A B
The bamboo grows as tall Some bamboos grow as
as big trees. big as trees

C D
The worker uses bamboo Workers use bamboo as a
as a fence. fence also.

Look at the illustrations. Read the sentences below picture A

and picture B.
(Pupils will read the sentences)
How many bamboos are there in picture A?
Only one, Maam
In picture B?
Two, Maam
Read also sentences C and D.
(Pupils will read the sentences)
How many workers are there in picture C?
Only one, Maam
How about in picture D?
Two, Maam
Yes. Very good!

C. Presentation

Read the chart below.

Singular Plural
The bamboo grows Some bamboos grow
The worker uses Workers use
(Pupils will read the chart)
What are the verbs used in the sentences?
Grows, Maam
Uses, Maam
Grow, Maam
Use, Maam
What have you observed with the verbs in the first column?
An -s is added in the end of the verbs
How about the verbs in the second column?
No -s is added on the verbs
Nice observation!
Verbs change their form depending on the person or subject
in the sentence. You will come to understand it as we go on
to our discussion on the present tense of a verb.

D. Discussion

A verb is in the present tense when it uses the s-form and

the base form.
If the subject of the sentence talks about one person or
thing, the subject is singular and it takes a singular verb. If
the subject talks about two or more persons or things, it is in
the plural form and it takes plural form of the verb.
The verb used when the subject of the
sentence is more than one person, place, or thing is the
base form. When the subject tells about one person,
place, or thing, s-form of the verb is used. These verbs
are in the present tense.

(Pupils will listen attentively in the discussion)

E. Generalization

When do we use the s-form of a verb?

We use the s-form of a verb, when the subject is singular
When do we use the base form of the verb?
We use the base form of a verb, when the subject is plural

F. Application

I will group you into 5.

(Pupils will be grouped)
Choose your representatives and each of them will pick 2
pictures from this box. You are going to write sentences
about the pictures using the present tense of a verb. Paste
the pictures in this manila paper and write at least one
sentence below them. Present your work after 10 minutes.
(Pupils will listen attentively to the instruction)
IV. EVALUATION
A. Choose the correct form of the verb in the parentheses to complete the sentence. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
Animal Beds
Edie Adams

A bat (sleep, sleeps) in a cave

The bird (rest, rests) in a tree
Rabbits (stay, stays) in a tunnel underground
And fish (sleep, sleeps) in the sea.

B. Choose the verb that agrees with the subject in the sentence. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. A tree (serve, serves) as a home to animals.
2. The queen bee (lays, lay) at least two thousand eggs everyday.
3. Dogs and cats (walk, walks) with their feet.
4. Maria (plants, plant) different kinds of seeds.
5. Birds (build, builds) their nests on the tree branches.

Prepared by:
Marianne C. Hilario