LESSON 6 (L3) Making Negative Statements in the Past Tense

Objective:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to form and use negative statements in the past tense correctly.

Introduction:

Review the concept of the past tense and its purpose in English.

Discuss the importance of negative statements in conveying actions that did not occur in the past.

Grammar Rules: Negative Statements in the Past Tense:

Regular Verbs:

Explain that for regular verbs, the past tense is often formed by adding "-ed" to the base form of the verb.

To create a negative statement, use the auxiliary verb "did not" (didn't) + base form of the main verb.

Example:

Positive: He played tennis yesterday.

Negative: He didn't play tennis yesterday.

Irregular Verbs:

Highlight that irregular verbs do not follow a standard pattern in forming the past tense.

Provide a list of common irregular verbs and their past tense forms.

To make a negative statement, use "did not" (didn't) + the base form of the irregular verb.

Example:

Positive: She wrote a letter last night.

Negative: She didn't write a letter last night.

Practice Exercises:

Fill in the Blanks:

Provide sentences with missing words, and ask students to fill in the blanks with the correct negative past tense form of the verbs.

Example:

She __________ (not / finish) her homework yesterday.

Create Your Sentences:

Have students create their sentences in the negative past tense. Encourage creativity and variety in their sentences.

Role-Play Activity:

Divide the class into pairs. Assign each pair a scenario (e.g., planning a party last weekend). Students take turns creating and responding to negative statements about the past events.

Discussion:

Lead a class discussion on the importance of using negative past tense statements in communication and how they contribute to a more nuanced understanding of events.

Conclusion:

Summarize the key points about forming negative statements in the past tense.

Assign homework for further practice, such as writing a short paragraph using negative past tense statements.

Additional Resources:

Provide relevant online resources or grammar websites for students to practice independently.

Remember to adapt the teaching material based on the proficiency level of your students and allocate time for questions and clarifications.

CONTOH KALIMAT AFIRMATIF

1. I enjoy reading books in the evening.
• Saya menikmati membaca buku di malam hari.
2. She has a beautiful garden in her backyard.
• Dia memiliki taman yang indah di halaman belakangnya.
3. We visited Paris last summer.
• Kami mengunjungi Paris musim panas lalu.
4. The students are studying for their exams.
• Para siswa sedang belajar untuk ujian mereka.
5. He plays the guitar very well.
• Dia bermain gitar dengan sangat baik.

CONTOH KALIMAT NEGATIF

1. I don't like coffee.
• Saya tidak suka kopi.
2. She didn't attend the meeting yesterday.
• Dia tidak menghadiri pertemuan kemarin.
3. We aren't going to the party tonight.
• Kami tidak akan pergi ke pesta malam ini.
4. He doesn't have a car.
• Dia tidak memiliki mobil.
5. They haven't finished their homework yet.
• Mereka belum menyelesaikan pekerjaan rumah mereka.