Learning proper grammar rules for a middle school student can be difficult, especially in a texting world, but this resource demonstrates how the verb changes by adding a gerund or infinitive. Keep up the texting, but use this to practice proper speaking and writing skills.

Concepts

gerunds, infinitives, verbs, sentence structure, Grammar

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as an in class assignment and have grammarians answer orally to practice both gerund and infinitive with no meaning change and with meaning change
• Use the included list of gerunds as a reference, have learners create flashcards to practice gerund and infinitive changes
• Create a packet for future reference on gerunds and infinitives, especially for English language learners to use

Classroom Considerations

• Gerunds and infinitives are part of  the eighth grade Common Core standards, however sentence structure lessons are appropriate for upper-elementary and middle school learners
• Copy practice sheets back-to-back to save paper 

Pros

• Great practice for ELL and ESL learners 
• The list included of to be verbs plus gerunds and infinitives is a great resource tool
• Explicit instructions make this assignment easy to understand 

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.5.3.a L.6.3.a L.7.3.a L.8.1.a L.8.3.a