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English Simple Perfect Tenses PPTEnglish Simple Perfect Tenses PPT
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4th
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English Language Arts
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English Simple Perfect Tenses

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Quiz class members on the present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect tenses with a helpful grammar presentation. Before learners practice their skills, they view the definition of each tense, complete with correct examples and visuals.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the future perfect tense, the past perfect tense, the perfect tenses, the present perfect tense

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals write their responses down on a piece of paper before showing them the answer
  • Use as an introduction or review of perfect tenses

Classroom Considerations

  • The second slide lists "Past Perfect Tense" twice; edit the second one to say "Future Perfect Tense"

Pros

  • Provides a quick lesson, followed by engaging questions
  • Slideshow is editable

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.4.2 L.4.1.a L.4.1.b

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