Reviewing Present Simple and Present Continuous

Author name: Constantin Laura-Diana

Title: “Reviewing Present Simple and Present Continuous”

Grade: 6th

Specific competence: 3.2. Extracting information from a clearly structured text

Activity description: 

This activity, titled “Reviewing Present Simple and Present Continuous,” is designed for 6th-grade students and offers a grammar-focused video lesson that helps learners distinguish between these two verb tenses. Its main objective is to strengthen students’ understanding of the Present Simple—used for habits, routines, and general truths—and the Present Continuous—used for actions happening now or temporary situations.

In addition to reviewing key theoretical concepts, the video features six interactive exercises that actively engage learners: two fill-in-the-gap tasks, a drag-and-drop activity, and a drag-the-words exercise. The lesson also includes two single-choice activities aimed at consolidating and assessing students’ understanding. Together, these components support both the recognition and correct usage of the two tenses in meaningful contexts.