INTERMEDIATE SAT

3-Hour Class Plan: Review of Past Simple and Present Perfect

Objective:
By the end of the class, you will:

1. Understand the difference between the past simple and the present perfect.
2. Use both tenses accurately in af rmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.
3. Practice using time expressions like yesterday, already, yet, and ever.

1st Hour: Theory and Explanation (60 minutes)

1.1. Review of Past Simple (20 minutes)

Warmer:
• When was the last time you ate something delicious?
• When was the last time you watched a movie?
• When was the last time you visited a new place?
• When was the last time you helped someone?
• When was the last time you played a game?

I’d like you to explain the past simple to me in English. Use your own words and include:

1. When we use the past simple.

2. The structure for af rmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.
3. Examples of sentences in each case

Main Use:
Talk about actions that were completed in a speci c moment in the past.

Structure:

• Af rmative: Subject + past tense verb + complement.

Example: I visited my grandparents yesterday.
• Negative: Subject + didn’t + base verb + complement.
Example: I didn’t go to the park last week.
• Interrogative: Did + subject + base verb + complement?
Example: Did you watch the movie last night?

Common time expressions:

Yesterday, last week, two days ago, in 2010, when I was 10.

Activity: Write 3 sentences in the past simple (1 af rmative, 1 negative, 1 question).

• Af rmative:
I went to the park yesterday.

• Negative:
I didn’t watch TV last week.

• Question:
Did you visit your grandparents two days ago?
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1.2. Review of Present Perfect (20 minutes)

Warmer Activity: "Two Truths and a Lie (Present Perfect Edition)”:

Instructions:

1. Explain the rules:

◦ Me and the student will each share three sentences about our experiences.
◦ Two of the sentences must be true, and one must be a lie.
◦ All sentences should use the present perfect tense.

2. Give examples to demonstrate:

◦ I have traveled to Italy.

◦ I have never eaten sushi.
◦ I have climbed Mount Everest.

3. The student guesses which sentence is the lie. Then, they create their own three sentences
for you to guess.

Objective: Encourage the student to use the present perfect to talk about experiences in an
interactive and personal way.

Main Use:
Talk about experiences, actions that started in the past and continue, or recent actions relevant to the
present.

Structure:

• Af rmative: Subject + have/has + past participle + complement.

Example: She has visited Paris several times.
• Negative: Subject + haven’t/hasn’t + past participle + complement.
Example: I haven’t nished my homework yet.
• Interrogative: Have/Has + subject + past participle + complement?
Example: Have you ever been to London?

Common time expressions:

Already, yet, ever, never, just, since, for.

Activity: Write 3 sentences in the present perfect (1 af rmative, 1 negative, 1 question).

• Af rmative:
I have already nished my homework.

• Negative:
I haven’t visited Paris yet.

• Question:
Have you ever tried sushi?
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1.3. Comparison (20 minutes)

• Past Simple: Focuses on when the action happened.

• Present Perfect: Focuses on the result or its relevance now.

Example:

• I saw that movie last week. (Past Simple: speci c time in the past).
• I have seen that movie already. (Present Perfect: experience, no speci c time).

Activity: Complete a chart with 3 examples in each tense.

2nd Hour: Guided Practice (60 minutes)

2.1. Multiple-Choice Exercise (15 minutes)

Choose the correct option:

She ___ (read) that book last month.

a) has read
b) read

They ___ (not nish) their project yet.

a) didn’t nish
b) haven’t nished

We ___ (visit) our grandparents yesterday.

a) visited
b) have visited

I ___ (never/try) sushi before.

a) never tried
b) have never tried

He ___ (buy) a new car last week.

a) bought
b) has bought

She ___ (just/arrive) from the airport.

a) just arrived
b) has just arrived

They ___ (not see) that movie yet.

a) didn’t see
b) haven’t seen
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I ___ (lose) my keys two days ago.
a) lost
b) have lost

We ___ (live) in this house since 2010.

a) lived
b) have lived

He ___ (write) three books so far.

a) wrote
b) has written

2.2. Fill in the Blanks (15 minutes)

Complete the sentences using the correct tense:

1. We ___ (go) to the park last Saturday.

2. I ___ (not try) sushi before.
3. She ___ (visit) Spain several times.
4. They ___ (not nish) their homework yet.
5. He ___ (lose) his wallet yesterday.
6. I ___ (just/see) the new movie everyone is talking about.
7. We ___ (be) friends since we were children.
8. She ___ (call) me three times last night.
9. They ___ (move) to this city in 2015.
10. I ___ (never/meet) someone as kind as her.
11. He ___ (start) his new job last week.
12. We ___ (already/complete) the project.

We went to the park last Saturday. (Past Simple: speci c time in the past)
I haven’t tried sushi before. (Present Perfect: experience)
She has visited Spain several times. (Present Perfect: repeated action)
They haven’t nished their homework yet. (Present Perfect: action not completed)
He lost his wallet yesterday. (Past Simple: speci c time in the past)
I have just seen the new movie everyone is talking about. (Present Perfect: recent action)
We have been friends since we were children. (Present Perfect: action continuing from the past)
She called me three times last night. (Past Simple: speci c time in the past)
They moved to this city in 2015. (Past Simple: speci c time in the past)
I have never met someone as kind as her. (Present Perfect: experience)
He started his new job last week. (Past Simple: speci c time in the past)
We have already completed the project. (Present Perfect: action completed recently)

2.3. Speaking Practice (30 minutes)

Let’s practice asking and answering questions using both tenses:

• What did you do last weekend?

• Have you ever traveled abroad?
• Did you watch any movies last week?
• Have you nished your book yet?
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• What did you eat for dinner last night? (Past Simple)
• Have you ever tried a strange or unusual dish? (Present Perfect)
• Where did you go on your last vacation? (Past Simple)
• Have you visited any new places this year? (Present Perfect)
• Who did you talk to yesterday? (Past Simple)
• Have you ever met someone famous? (Present Perfect)
• Did you play any sports last weekend? (Past Simple)
• Have you ever broken a bone? (Present Perfect)
• What time did you wake up this morning? (Past Simple)
• Have you ever forgotten something important? (Present Perfect)
• What did you buy the last time you went shopping? (Past Simple)
• Have you ever lost something valuable? (Present Perfect)
• Who did you call last night? (Past Simple)
• Have you completed any big projects recently? (Present Perfect)
• What did you do for your birthday last year? (Past Simple)

3rd Hour: Free Practice and Review (60 minutes)

3.1. Writing Activity: Your Story (30 minutes)

Write a short story (6-8 sentences) about your past experiences using both tenses. Example:
"Last summer, I went to Italy. I visited Rome and Florence. I have never seen such beautiful cities
before! I also tried Italian food, and it was amazing. Have you ever tried Italian pasta? I think it’s
the best!"

After writing, read your story aloud and we’ll review it together.

3.2. Final Questions and Review + HW

We’ll go over any doubts or tricky points from the lesson.

Materials Needed:

• A notebook or digital document for writing exercises.

• Worksheets or slides with examples and exercises.