Summary
Introduces verbs as action words — walk, jump, eat, sleep — with lively examples. A grammar building block.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk about it
A verb is a word that shows action or being. It tells what someone or something does.
- What is the verb in 'The rabbit hops'?
- Can you act out three verbs?
- Is 'run' a verb? How do you know?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: verb, action, doing word, sentence.
Try it: List five verbs you could do at recess. Circle the one you like best.