| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Verbs |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Verbs
Grade 3
English
20 students
This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum standards for Grade 3 language arts, focusing on understanding verb usage and sentence structure.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Verbs | 5 minutes | Introduce the concept of verbs. Explain that verbs are action words. Use examples and visual aids. |
| 2 | Interactive Verb Identification | 10 minutes | Engage students in identifying verbs from a few sample sentences shown on the board. |
| 3 | Activity: Filling Printable Cards | 7 minutes | Distribute printed cards to each student. Instruct them to fill in the cards with verbs they can think of. |
| 4 | Random Checking of Cards | 5 minutes | Collect the cards for a quick review. Check randomly to see what verbs students have included. |
| 5 | Using Verbs in Sentences | 3 minutes | Discuss how to use verbs in sentences. Provide students with guidance and examples. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 minutes | Assign homework without presentations—students will practice writing sentences using verbs at home. |
This lesson will provide students with a foundational understanding of verbs, enhance their sentence construction skills, and encourage participation through interactive activities while remaining aligned with educational standards. The lesson concludes with a clear assignment for practice at home.
“Good morning, class! Today, we are going to learn about a very important part of our sentences called verbs. Can anyone tell me what they think a verb is?”
Pause for responses.
“That’s right! Verbs are action words. They tell us what someone or something is doing. For example, when I say ‘run,’ ‘jump,’ or ‘sing,’ these are all verbs because they describe actions. Let’s take a look at some pictures I have here. What action is happening in this picture?”
Show a visual aid of someone running.
“Yes! That’s right, the person is running. So, ‘run’ is a verb. Today, we will explore verbs more, identify them in sentences, and even use them in our own sentences!”
“Now, let’s get interactive! I have some sentences on the board, and I need your help to find the verbs. Listen carefully as I read the sentences, and when I say ‘stop,’ I want you to raise your hand and tell me the verb you found.”
Read the first sentence.
“Stop! Who can tell me the verb in that sentence?”
Engage with students’ answers.
“Great job! Let's move on to the next sentence. Remember to listen closely!”
Continue with a few sentences, encouraging participation from all students.
“Now that we’ve found some verbs together, it’s your turn to think of verbs! I’m going to hand out these cards, and I want you to write down as many verbs as you can think of. Remember, verbs are action words! You have seven minutes.”
Distribute cards and circulate the room, encouraging students as they write.
“Keep thinking of those action words! You have about two minutes left to finish up your cards!”
“Time’s up! I’m going to collect your cards now for a quick review. I’ll randomly pick a few cards to see what verbs you’ve written. Let’s see how creative you all are!”
Collect and randomly check the cards, giving feedback and encouragement as you go through them.
“I love the variety of verbs you came up with! Great job, everyone!”
“Let’s talk about how we can use verbs in sentences. A sentence needs a subject and a verb to make sense. For example, ‘The dog barks.’ Here, ‘barks’ is the verb! Can someone give me an example of their own?”
Facilitate responses and offer guidance, providing further examples if needed.
“Fantastic! Remember, using the correct verb is crucial to making our sentences clear. Let’s practice that more!”
“For your homework, I want you to practice writing sentences using verbs. Choose five different verbs from our lesson today and create a sentence for each one. Be sure to bring your sentences back tomorrow so we can share them!”
“Does anyone have questions about the homework?”
Address any questions before concluding.
“Great work today, everyone! I'm excited to read your sentences tomorrow!”
Define what a verb is in your own words. Why do you think verbs are important in a sentence?
List three verbs that describe actions you do every day. Provide a sentence for each verb to show how it is used.
Look at the following sentences and identify the verb in each one:
a. The cat sleeps on the mat.
b. The children play outside.
c. He reads a book every night.
Write down five action verbs you can think of that were not mentioned in class. Use each verb in a sentence of your own.
Create a short story (4-5 sentences) using at least three different verbs. Underline the verbs in your story.
Why is it important to use the correct verb in a sentence? Provide an example to illustrate your point.
Choose one verb from the list you created in question 4 and brainstorm three different sentences using that verb in different contexts.
In your opinion, what makes a good sentence with a verb? Describe it in a few sentences.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a verb? | |
| Can you give an example of an action word? | |
| What action is happening in the picture shown in class? | |
| How do verbs function in a sentence? | |
| Can someone identify the verb in the sentence I just read? | |
| How many verbs did you come up with on your cards? | |
| What is an example sentence that includes a verb? | |
| Why is it important to use the correct verb in a sentence? | |
| What are you tasked with for your homework? | |
| How many sentences do you need to write for homework? |