| 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 | action verbs, linking verbs, verb tenses, recognizing nouns, adjectives, adverbs, nouns, pronouns |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 35 |
| What curriculum | TEKS, include the TEKS |
| 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 |
Action Verbs, Linking Verbs, Verb Tenses, Recognizing Nouns, Adjectives, Adverbs, Pronouns
Year/Grade 7
English
30 minutes
35
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic and objectives of the lesson. |
| 2 | Checking Homework | 5 | Review homework by discussing solutions without student presentations. Confirm understanding of previous material. |
| 3 | Direct Instruction | 10 | Teach concepts of action verbs, linking verbs, and verb tenses. Include examples and engage students with questions. |
| 4 | Identifying Parts of Speech | 5 | Guide students in identifying nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns in sentences together as a class. |
| 5 | Guided Practice | 3 | Break into small groups and practice identifying and using verbs and nouns in sentences from the handout. |
| 6 | Assign Homework | 2 | Assign new homework, provide clear instructions on what to complete. |
| 7 | Conclusion | 5 | Summarize the key points of the lesson and answer questions. Assess understanding through quick feedback. |
"Good morning, class! Today, we are going to dive into the fascinating world of verbs, nouns, and other parts of speech. By the end of this lesson, you should be able to identify and differentiate between action verbs, linking verbs, and verb tenses. We’ll also work on using nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns correctly in our sentences. Let’s make sure we enhance our sentence structure and clarity through proper usage! Are you ready to get started?"
"First, let's take a moment to check our homework from the last lesson. Instead of presenting your answers, I will discuss the solutions together with you. Please take out your homework and listen closely. If you have any doubts or questions about the previous material, now is the time to ask. Did everyone understand the concepts of nouns and how they fit into different sentence structures?"
"Now, let's move on to today's main instruction. We are going to explore three key types of verbs: action verbs, linking verbs, and different verb tenses.
Action verbs express physical or mental actions, like 'run' or 'think.' For example, in the sentence 'She runs every morning,' 'runs' is the action verb.
Linking verbs, on the other hand, connect the subject to additional information about the subject, like the verb 'is.' For example, 'He is excited.' Here, 'is' links 'he' with what he feels.
Now, let’s talk about verb tenses. Tenses show us the time of action. For instance, 'I walk' is present tense, 'I walked' is past tense, and 'I will walk' is future tense.
Can anyone give me an example of an action verb? Great! How about a linking verb? Excellent! And can someone tell me the tense of a verb used in a sentence they like?"
"Now, let’s put our knowledge into action. I want everyone to look at this sentence on the board: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.' Together, we will identify different parts of speech.
Who can identify the nouns in this sentence? Yes, 'fox' and 'dog' are nouns! How about adjectives? Nice job! 'Quick' and 'lazy' describe the nouns. Now, anyone can tell me which verb is used here? Exactly! 'Jumps' is the action verb. Lastly, can anyone spot any adverbs? In this case, the sentence does not contain adverbs, but that’s okay! Let’s keep this practice going."
"Now, I want you to get into small groups for a brief activity. Each group will receive a handout with various sentences. Your task is to identify the action verbs, linking verbs, nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns within those sentences. Work together and discuss your findings. I’ll be walking around to help you if you need it!"
"Good job, everyone! For homework, I’d like you to complete the worksheet I will hand out now. It includes some sentences where you need to identify different parts of speech, focusing especially on verbs. Please remember to bring it back completed next class. Any questions about the homework assignment?"
"To wrap up today’s lesson, let’s quickly summarize what we learned. We talked about action verbs, linking verbs, and how different verb tenses work. We also identified nouns, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns in sentences. Does anyone have any final questions or points of confusion? I want to make sure you leave today feeling confident in your understanding. Thank you all for your participation today! I’m looking forward to seeing your homework next time!"
Identify the action verb in the following sentence: "The cat sleeps on the windowsill."
What is the linking verb in this sentence? "All of the students are excited for the trip."
Which of the following sentences is in the past tense?
a. "She will play soccer tomorrow."
b. "They are watching a movie."
c. "He played basketball last week."
Provide an example of a noun from the following sentence: "The tall building reached the clouds."
In the sentence "The little girl quickly ran to her mother," identify the adverb.
What is the adjective in this sentence? "The delicious cake was eaten quickly."
Identify the pronoun in the sentence: "Jessica and I went to the store."
In the sentence "The sun shines brightly," which word is the action verb?
Convert the sentence "I walk to school" into future tense.
Read the following sentence: "The children are playing happily in the park." Identify the nouns and the adverb.
Can you create a sentence using an action verb and explain why it qualifies as an action verb?
If you were to describe your favorite movie character using linking verbs, what would you say?
How would you change the verb tense in the sentence "I eat pizza" to show that you ate pizza yesterday?
Think about a book you recently read. Can you identify a noun from the title and use it in a new sentence?
If you had to describe a day in your life using at least three adjectives and two adverbs, what would your sentences look like?