Get an in depth look into verbs with a video showcasing action verbs and state of being verbs. First, learn what verbs are and the difference between action and state of being. Then, apply new-found knowledge to an interactive pop quiz, and end instruction with a review. 

 

Concepts

verbs, action verbs, Grammar

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a flipped classroom assignment; give pupils the link to watch at home then come to class prepared to discuss the topic and apply what they learned
• Use a laser pointer to direct learners' attention to key details 
• Read a a book, or a student's writing sample aloud, point out sentences containing verbs, and invite class members to identify which type of verb is used 

Classroom Considerations

• An ad appears toward the beginning of the video
• The video briefly touches on the concept of conjugation with a note to hear more in another video 

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The narrator's voice is clear and doesn't speak too fast 
• The look of the video was created with a clean, easy-to-read design 
• Examples are kid-friendly and engaging

Cons

• A lot of information is presented in a short amount of time; this may be overwhelming for some scholars 

Common Core

L.3.1.a