| 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 |
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Verbs | 5 | Introduce the topic of verbs. Discuss what verbs are and provide examples. Engage students with questions to gauge prior knowledge about verbs. |
| 2 | Verb Card Activity | 10 | Distribute printable verb cards to each student. Instruct them to fill in the cards with different verbs. Circulate to assist and provide feedback. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 | Divide the class into small groups. Have students discuss the verbs they wrote and use them in sentences. Encourage sharing ideas among groups. |
| 4 | Collecting Verb Cards | 5 | Randomly check or collect the filled verb cards from students. Ensure all students hand in their cards for a later review without presentations. |
| 5 | Wrap-up and Review | 5 | Conclude with a reflection on what verbs are and their importance in sentences. Address any remaining questions and summarize key points from the lesson. |
"Hello everyone! Today, we are going to learn about something very important in English called verbs. Can anyone tell me what a verb is? Think about it for a moment. Yes, that's right! Verbs are action words. They tell us what someone or something is doing. For example, ‘run’, ‘jump’, and ‘sing’ are all verbs. Let’s think of some more examples. Can anyone give me a verb they know?"
Pause to allow students to respond.
"Great! Every time you play, read, or even talk, you are using verbs without even noticing! Now, let’s dive a little deeper into verbs."
"Now, I’m going to give each of you a verb card. I want you to fill in each card with a different verb that comes to your mind. Remember, it can be any action word. You have 10 minutes to complete this. As you fill in your cards, I’ll be walking around to help you if you need it.”
Distribute the printable verb cards to each student and start the timer.
"Remember to think of a variety of verbs. If you finish early, you can think of more verbs to write down on the back!"
Circulate the room, providing assistance and feedback as needed.
"Now that we’ve filled out our verb cards, let’s get into small groups. I want you to share the verbs you wrote with your group members. Once you’ve shared, try to come up with sentences using at least some of those verbs. You will have 5 minutes for this discussion."
Organize the students into small groups.
"As you share, listen carefully to your group’s ideas. You might think of more verbs or new sentences based on what your friends say. Let's start!"
Give the students time to discuss, walking around to listen in on conversations and offer guidance.
"Okay, everyone! I hope you enjoyed sharing your verbs with your group. Now, I need everyone to hand in your filled verb cards. I’m going to collect these, so please make sure you give me your cards. I will review them later to see how well you understood using verbs. Remember, this is just for me to check, so no need to present them to the class!"
Walk around to collect the cards from each student.
"Let’s come back together as a class! Today we learned about verbs, which are action words that tell us what someone or something is doing. Can anyone remind me why verbs are important in sentences? Yes, exactly! They add meaning and allow us to express our thoughts. Does anyone have any last questions about verbs?"
Pause for student questions.
"Fantastic! I’m proud of all of you for participating today. Remember, verbs are all around us, and in your homework, I want you to write a short paragraph using at least 5 different verbs. Have fun with it! Thank you everyone, and I’ll see you next time!"
End the lesson.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a verb? | |
| Can you give me an example of an action word that is a verb? | |
| Why do you think verbs are important in sentences? | |
| Can you name three verbs that describe actions you do every day? | |
| What did you learn from sharing your verbs with your group? | |
| How can verbs enhance the meaning of a sentence? | |
| Why do we need to identify verbs when writing? | |
| Can you think of a verb that is opposite to 'run'? | |
| What activity did you enjoy more: coming up with verbs or discussing them in groups? | |
| How can you use the verbs you learned today in your homework assignment? |