yesterday
the day before today
“Yesterday I studied English.”
Last week and past time phrases
Describe past events with common past-tense forms and time words.
Curriculum preview: original Teacher Grace draft awaiting educator approval. It is usable practice, not official school credit or placement.
Real-life model
Situation
You are an adult learner at beginning high level working on last week and past time phrases during "Past Events" at school, work, or in the community.
Notice the language
Last ___, I ___ . Then I ___ .
Guided practice
Practice last week and past time phrases with connected reading, writing, or speaking tasks.
Apply today's language to a beginning-high task from Past Events.
Vocabulary
happened
took place in the past
“What happened at work?”
finished
completed in the past
“I finished my homework.”
lesson focus: Last week
Beginning-high focus for Last week and past time phrases
“Use this focus in today's connected task.”
Practice mini-check · not an official score
After studying Last week and past time phrases, what is the best next step?
Source: Teacher Grace curriculum team — original adult-ESL beginning-high draft (not WVOC/DACE/CASAS packet copy).