Introduction — 15 min
Discuss the idea of the future. Ask questions such as “What do you think you will do tomorrow?” and “What will you do on the weekend?” Then introduce the Future Simple with an example such as “I will eat ice cream tomorrow.”
Vocabulary lesson plan & materials
Free Time and Hobbies
Part 6 — Future Simple · A1–A2. Grammar, reading and speaking practice for talking about future plans and activities with will.
Lesson Plan
Objective: understand the Future Simple, form and use Future Simple sentences, read about future events, and apply the structure in role-play.
Future Simple Tense — 25 min
Present affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms. Use examples such as “She will go to the park.”, “They will not visit the museum.”, and “Will he play basketball?” Students then create their own Future Simple sentences.
Reading Passage — 20 min
Read “Tom’s Weekend Plans” and answer the comprehension questions.
Role-Play — 15 min
Students work in small groups with future-plan scenario cards and use Future Simple to make plans and decisions.
Conclusion — 5 min
Review the use of Future Simple and ask students to share what they discussed during the role-play activities.
Materials
- Whiteboard and markers
- Worksheets
- Reading passage handout
- Role-play scenario cards
Future Simple
Talking about future actions with will.
Affirmative
subject + will + base verb
She will go to the park.
Negative
subject + will not + base verb
They will not visit the museum.
Questions
Will + subject + base verb?
Will he play basketball?
Time expressions from the lesson: tomorrow, on Saturday, tonight, next week, this weekend.
Vocabulary in Context
Words and phrases from the reading and role-play activities.
- weekend
- tomorrow
- Saturday
- Sunday
- park
- football
- picnic
- kite
- grandparents
- bake cookies
- go for a walk
- stories
- beach
- movie night
- comedy
- popcorn
- playdate
- holiday
- future
- plans
Tom’s Weekend Plans
Reading · A1–A2
Tom’s Weekend Plans
ReadingTom is a young boy who is looking forward to the weekend. He has some exciting plans, and he can't wait for Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, Tom will go to the park. He will play football with his friends, and they will have a picnic under a big tree. Tom will also bring his kite, and he will fly it high in the sky.
On Sunday, Tom will visit his grandparents. He will help his grandma bake cookies in the morning. Then, in the afternoon, he will go for a walk with his grandpa and listen to his stories about the old days.
Tom is sure that the weekend will be fantastic, full of fun and love.
Reading Comprehension
Answer the questions about Tom’s plans.
- What will Tom do on Saturday?
- Who will Tom play football with?
- What will Tom do under the big tree?
- What will Tom bring to the park?
- What will Tom do with his kite?
- What will Tom do on Sunday morning?
- Who will Tom visit on Sunday?
- What will Tom do with his grandma in the morning?
- What will Tom do with his grandpa in the afternoon?
- How does Tom feel about the weekend?
Answers
- He will go to the park.
- He will play football with his friends.
- He will have a picnic under a big tree.
- He will bring his kite.
- He will fly it high in the sky.
- He will help his grandma bake cookies.
- He will visit his grandparents.
- He will help her bake cookies.
- He will go for a walk with him and listen to his stories.
- He is looking forward to it and thinks it will be fantastic.
Role-Play Scenario Cards
Use Future Simple to make plans and decisions.
Making Weekend Plans
Student A and Student B
Student A: Hi! What will you do this weekend?
Student B: I don't know. What about you?
Student A: I will go to the beach on Saturday. Will you come with me?
Student B: That sounds fun! What time will you go?
Student A: I will go at 10 AM. Will you join me?
Student B: Yes, I will. I can't wait!
Planning a Movie Night
Friend A and Friend B
Friend A: We should watch a movie this weekend.
Friend B: Great idea! What movie will we watch?
Friend A: I will bring my favourite action movie.
Friend B: I don't like action movies. How about a comedy?
Friend A: Sure, I will find a funny one. What time will you come over?
Friend B: I will come at 7 PM. Will you make popcorn?
Friend A: Yes, I will. It will be a fantastic movie night!
Scheduling a Playdate
Child A and Child B
Child A: Will you play at the park on Sunday?
Child B: Yes, I will! What time will we go?
Child A: We will go at 2 PM. Will you bring your football?
Child B: Of course! I will bring it. What will we play first?
Child A: We will play on the swings first. It will be so much fun!
Future Simple Worksheets
Worksheet 1 — Affirmative Sentences
Complete the sentences using the Future Simple in the affirmative form.
- She (read) ____________________ a book tomorrow.
- They (play) ____________________ football on Saturday.
- I (eat) ____________________ pizza for dinner tonight.
- The sun (shine) ____________________ in the morning.
- We (visit) ____________________ the zoo next week.
Answers
- 1. will read
- 2. will play
- 3. will eat
- 4. will shine
- 5. will visit
Worksheet 2 — Negative Sentences
Complete the sentences using the Future Simple in the negative form.
- She (not watch) ____________________ TV tomorrow.
- They (not go) ____________________ to the beach on Saturday.
- I (not have) ____________________ ice cream for dessert tonight.
- The cat (not sleep) ____________________ during the day.
- We (not visit) ____________________ the museum next week.
Answers
- 1. will not watch
- 2. will not go
- 3. will not have
- 4. will not sleep
- 5. will not visit
Worksheet 3 — Questions
Complete the questions using the Future Simple interrogative form.
- (she / read) ____________________ a book tomorrow?
- (they / play) ____________________ football on Saturday?
- (I / eat) ____________________ pizza for dinner tonight?
- (the sun / shine) ____________________ in the morning?
- (we / visit) ____________________ the zoo next week?
Answers
- 1. Will she read
- 2. Will they play
- 3. Will I eat
- 4. Will the sun shine
- 5. Will we visit