Grammar worksheets are not enough to produce in the simple past tense. This unit with 14 lessons is planned and prepared with engaging activities that include everything your secondary or adult English language learners need to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the past tense.
I know you’re busy, so rest assured this unit includes: digitizing ideas for increased engagement, daily lesson descriptions for easy implementation, speaker notes with ideas for differentiation, answer keys for quick grading, and a unit assessment.
Here’s what you’ll also get:
✔ 9 slides of editable notes that save you time writing on the board
✔ 10 slides of no prep board work for engaging class practices
✔ 5 worksheets that reinforce grammar concepts
✔ a list of 75 high-frequency irregular simple past verbs for reference
✔ 50 verbs for matching, memorization, and hands-on partner practice
✔ 1 grammar sort with speaking extension
✔ 5 irregular verb games for memorization and fluency
✔ 2 reading texts so students see how the language is used naturally
✔ 2 follow-up writing texts where student connect the grammar to their life
✔ 2 gallery walks/ picture writing that solidifies grammar and vocabulary
✔ 4 listening activities to enhance language acquisition
✔ 30 slides for class speaking practice to build confidence
✔ 5 listening and speaking activities to build fluency
Your students will learn the structure of the simple past by practicing regular verbs first. Then, they will spend a week memorizing the irregular past tense verbs with an emphasis on reading, writing, and kinesthetic and digital games. Finally, students bring it all together to produce in all four language domains in the past tense. Students will also learn how to use last and ago to express time.
Here is the best part. Included at no extra cost:
✔ 5 Kahoots!, 2 Nearpods, 3 EdPuzzles, and A Nearpod Time to Climb
✔ 11 LiveWorksheets links
✔ Links to 3 online games, 17 extra PDF worksheets, 7 PDF speaking activities, and 3 quizzes
These work perfectly for tutoring struggling learners, keeping fast finishers quiet, producing last-minute sub plans, finding ready-to-go warm-ups, or simply having extra days of practice with your class.
All this for less than $1 a day! Why?
My goal is to give your students what they need, so you can do what you love!
Extremely satisfied teachers have said…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yvonne Jones
This is definitely one of my favorite resources. I work with adult beginning ESL students and the variety within your lesson plan is astounding.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ELA Cubby
Amazing! Omg you saved me. This hands down is so engaging and finally my 11th and 12th grader intermediate students are engaged and working! This also saved me so much time!
Still not sure? Download FREE ‘it is’ lessons to see an example of my work.
New to ESL? Got a textbook that skimps on real practice?
You’ll love my 24+ week newcomer beginner curriculum!
Everything you need for less than $1 a day!
Need a custom bundle of units? Need ESL support? Let’s chat!
✉️ Email me: paige@everythingforell.com
Ideas and strategies: Everything for ELL
Copyright ©2025 Paige Vetter | Everything For ELL
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Not for public display.
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Grammar worksheets are not enough to produce in the simple past tense. This unit with 14 lessons is planned and prepared with engaging activities that include everything your secondary or adult English language learners need to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the past tense.
I know you’re busy, so rest assured this unit includes: digitizing ideas for increased engagement, daily lesson descriptions for easy implementation, speaker notes with ideas for differentiation, answer keys for quick grading, and a unit assessment.
Here’s what you’ll also get:
✔ 9 slides of editable notes that save you time writing on the board
✔ 10 slides of no prep board work for engaging class practices
✔ 5 worksheets that reinforce grammar concepts
✔ a list of 75 high-frequency irregular simple past verbs for reference
✔ 50 verbs for matching, memorization, and hands-on partner practice
✔ 1 grammar sort with speaking extension
✔ 5 irregular verb games for memorization and fluency
✔ 2 reading texts so students see how the language is used naturally
✔ 2 follow-up writing texts where student connect the grammar to their life
✔ 2 gallery walks/ picture writing that solidifies grammar and vocabulary
✔ 4 listening activities to enhance language acquisition
✔ 30 slides for class speaking practice to build confidence
✔ 5 listening and speaking activities to build fluency
Your students will learn the structure of the simple past by practicing regular verbs first. Then, they will spend a week memorizing the irregular past tense verbs with an emphasis on reading, writing, and kinesthetic and digital games. Finally, students bring it all together to produce in all four language domains in the past tense. Students will also learn how to use last and ago to express time.
Here is the best part. Included at no extra cost:
✔ 5 Kahoots!, 2 Nearpods, 3 EdPuzzles, and A Nearpod Time to Climb
✔ 11 LiveWorksheets links
✔ Links to 3 online games, 17 extra PDF worksheets, 7 PDF speaking activities, and 3 quizzes
These work perfectly for tutoring struggling learners, keeping fast finishers quiet, producing last-minute sub plans, finding ready-to-go warm-ups, or simply having extra days of practice with your class.
All this for less than $1 a day! Why?
My goal is to give your students what they need, so you can do what you love!
Extremely satisfied teachers have said…
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yvonne Jones
This is definitely one of my favorite resources. I work with adult beginning ESL students and the variety within your lesson plan is astounding.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ELA Cubby
Amazing! Omg you saved me. This hands down is so engaging and finally my 11th and 12th grader intermediate students are engaged and working! This also saved me so much time!
Still not sure? Download FREE ‘it is’ lessons to see an example of my work.
New to ESL? Got a textbook that skimps on real practice?
You’ll love my 24+ week newcomer beginner curriculum!
Everything you need for less than $1 a day!
Need a custom bundle of units? Need ESL support? Let’s chat!
✉️ Email me: paige@everythingforell.com
Ideas and strategies: Everything for ELL
Copyright ©2025 Paige Vetter | Everything For ELL
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Not for public display.
