ESOL Past Simple Question Formation Masterclass – 18‑Task Worksheet + Full Lesson Plan

This complete ESOL Past Simple Question Formation Masterclass includes an 18‑task worksheet and a full lesson plan designed to build confident question‑forming skills at Entry 3–Level 1. Learners practise wh‑ question words, did + base verb structure, reordering words, error correction, and pair‑work speaking tasks.

The lesson objectives clearly guide learners to:

Identify Past Simple question words such as who, what, where, when, why, how, how long

Form Past Simple wh‑ questions using did + subject + base verb

Choose the correct question word based on an answer

Reorder words to build accurate Past Simple questions

Ask and answer Past Simple questions in speaking tasks

Check and correct grammar errors in question formation

The worksheet includes 18 Past Simple question‑building tasks, covering everyday contexts such as visiting family, holidays, transport, meals, emotions, and daily activities. A full answer key is provided, including examples like:

Who did you visit?

How long did you stay?

Why did she cry?

Perfect for ESOL, Functional Skills English, adult literacy, and EAL support classes. Suitable for classroom teaching, online lessons, or homework practice.