1. Our objective for today is:
Analize the verb tense used to talk about experiences.

2. We willl accomplish this by:
In a Think, Pair Share activity telling two of our most memorable experiences.
As a whole class discussing the structure of a sentence in the Present Perfect tense.
In groups preparing a presentation for the affirmative, negative, Yes/No Question and Wh-Question structures of the Present Perfect Tense.

3. What are the two most memorable experiences you have had?
Examples: I have visited a zoo with elephants. I have gone bunjee jumping.
Share in groups. Tell your partners about them.
Report one that impressed you.
Example:
Carlos has met a famous person. He…
Volcano Villarrica, Chile.

4. I have visited a zoo with elephants several times.
I have never visited a zoo with elephants.
Adverbs for experience:
Ever
Never
Present Perfect The focus is on the experience, not on the time it happened.

5. What is the grammar rule?
I have visited a zoo with elephants.
I have never gone bunjee jumping.

6. Present Perfect Two verbs: Aux + Past Participle
I have visited a zoo with elephants.
I have never gone bunjee jumping.

7. Groupwork: Explain the grammar rules
Group 1 (Two people): Affirmative sentences
Group 2 (Two people): Negative sentences
Group 3 (Three people): Yes/No Questions + short answers.
Group 4 (Three people): Wh-Questions + answers

8. Homework Prepare for your groupwork grammar presentation.
Verb Quiz: Study the list of verbs (past participle) at the end of your book.

10. ACTIONS STARTED IN THE PAST AND CONTINUe IN THE PRESENT
Have you played the piano since you were a child?
ACTIONS REPEATED IN AN UNSPECIFIED PERIOD BETWEEN THE PAST AND NOW.
They have seen that movie six times
ACTIONS COMPLETED IN THE VERY RECENT PAST (+JUST)
I have just eaten.
WHEN THE PRECISE TIME OF THE ACTION IS NOT IMPORTANT OR NOT KNOWN
Someone has eaten my soup!

11. Present Perfect
Events that are complete at the time of speaking (so far, until now, up to date).
When we don’t know the exact date.
To talk about experiences
I have visited El Panecillo three times so far.
With all verbs including stative verbs.
Yuck. Carolina says she has eaten snakes in the past.
Marco has loved María since he was a kid. (still true)
I have missed the plane.
Luciana has had this house since 2012.
EXCEPTION: Long period of time.
***I have worked in this company for five years.
***I have lived in Quito since 1999.