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Ask about studying habits — Lesson Plan, English, Grade 5

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Lesson plan
Section
Study habits and routines
Lesson title
Ask about studying habits
Class
5
Lesson objectives according to program
5.6.7.1 use Present Simple to express repeated or regular actions; 5.3.2.1 ask and answer simple questions
Lesson objectives
Students will know how to form Present Simple questions about study habits using do and does.
Students will know how to give short answers and describe regular study routines using the Present Simple.
Values
Students develop responsibility for learning by reflecting on regular study routines. Pair work promotes respectful listening and cooperation.
Lesson progress
Lesson stage/time Teacher's action Student's action Evaluation Resources
Warm-Up and Introduction
5 min
Organisational moment:
Greet students and check that they are ready to learn.
Ask students to think of one thing they do regularly to study English.
Problem statement:
Ask: “How can we find out about a classmate’s study habits?” Elicit that we can ask questions and answer using the Present Simple.
 Students greet the teacher and prepare their materials. Students think of a regular English-study activity. Students suggest asking questions and answering about routines. Names one regular study activity — 1 point. Suggests an appropriate way to find out about a classmate’s habits — 1 point. Stage maximum — 2 points. board, notebooks
Study Habits Language
10 min
New material explanation:
Use the presentation to show examples: “Do you study English every day?” “Yes, I do.” “Does your friend read English books?” “No, he doesn’t.”.
Explain that do is used with I, you, we, and they; does is used with he, she, and it. In short answers, use do/don’t or does/doesn’t.
Model routine statements: “I do my homework after school.” “She studies English in the evening.” Highlight the -s ending in affirmative sentences with he, she, and it.
Slide 1 — Study Habits Language
Slide 2 — Two classmates can both study after school, but one reads English books while the other d…
Slide 3 — By the end of this lesson you will be able to…
Slide 4 — Questions with Do
Slide 5 — Questions with Does
Slide 6 — Which sounds clearer for asking about a friend’s routine: “Does your friend read?” or “Do…
Slide 7 — Short Answers
Slide 8 — Routine Statements
Slide 9 — Why Does She Study?
Slide 10 — Remember and Answer
Students look at the examples and identify do or does in each question. Students repeat the model questions and answers. Students explain which subject takes does and identify the -s ending in “She studies English in the evening.” Identifies the correct use of do or does in two examples — 1 point each, max 2 points. Gives one correct short answer — 1 point. Identifies the third-person singular -s ending — 1 point. Stage maximum — 4 points.
Question Practice Game
12 min
Instructions:
Organize students into pairs and explain the study-habits question game. One student draws a prompt card and asks a partner a question; partners then switch roles.
Provide prompts: “study English every day,” “read English books,” “do homework after school,” and “practise new words.” Remind students to ask with “Do you…?” and answer with “Yes, I do” or “No, I don’t.”.
Invite pairs to share one question and answer with the class.
 Students take turns drawing prompts and asking and answering questions, such as “Do you study English every day?” and “Yes, I do.” Students switch roles and share one exchange with the class. Forms a grammatically correct Present Simple question — 1 point. Gives a suitable short answer — 1 point. Takes a turn as both questioner and respondent — 1 point. Stage maximum — 3 points.
Routine Question Practice
10 min
Questions to the class:
Ask: “What do you do to study English after school?”.
Ask: “Do you practise new words every day?”.
Ask: “Does your friend read English books?”.
Answers:
Accept relevant routine answers, such as “I do my homework” or “I practise new words.”.
Accept “Yes, I do” or “No, I don’t.”.
Accept “Yes, he does,” “No, he doesn’t,” “Yes, she does,” or “No, she doesn’t,” as appropriate.
Help students correct word order or auxiliary use when needed.
 Students answer the teacher’s questions with relevant study routines and short answers. Students listen respectfully to classmates and use do or does correctly. Gives a relevant routine response to question 1 — 1 point. Answers question 2 with a correct short answer — 1 point. Answers question 3 with the correct auxiliary — 1 point. Stage maximum — 3 points. board, notebooks
Reflection
8 min
Runs the "Stick your feeling on the board" reflection. Each student drags a sticker onto the board — the collage shows the mood of the class at a glance.
 Students complete the "Stick your feeling on the board" reflection and assess their understanding of the topic. Completes all three reflection prompts — 1 point each, max 3 points. States one correct rule for using do or does — 1 point. Stage maximum — 4 points.
Health and safety compliance
Health and safety compliance Keep the classroom walkways clear during pair activities, and handle prompt cards carefully. Listen respectfully and take turns so everyone can participate safely.

Material details

Material type
Lesson Plan
Subject
English
Grade
Grade 5
Language
English

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