Action Verbs Teacher Resources

As you are teaching the parts of speech, introduce your action verbs lesson with this helpful PowerPoint. The 19 slides in this presentation walk students through the different types of action verbs, including: present, past, and future...

Get your kids moving on the first day of school! This action verb activity doesn't have to be used as an ice breaker, but it sure will work as one. Simply place pairs of cards face-side down on the carpet, each with an action verb...

Part of exploring parts of speech is being able to distinguish between linking verbs and action verbs. One implies a stat of being, and one expresses an action. After reviewing the definition briefly, provide your middle schoolers with...

From asking to yelling, this app teaches action verbs through images. Users listen to each word and tap the picture that corresponds with that verb. Just touch the screen to get started!

Get an in depth look into verbs with a video showcasing action verbs and state of being verbs. First, learn what verbs are and the difference between action and state of being. Then, apply new-found knowledge to an interactive pop quiz,...

Second graders perform various tasks by identifying the action word with teacher. They demonstrate each of the correct critical elements of loco motor, non-manipulative, and manipulative skills.

Consume, gobble, devour ... serving up strong verbs! Writers focus on using dialogue, strong action verbs, and sensory details in their writing. After analyzing a model narrative, they apply their learning to their own hero's journey...

In this grammar worksheet, students learn about using action verbs and their helpers in sentence writing. They then answer the 6 questions on the page. The answers are on the last page of the packet.

Second graders become familiar with action verbs through the reading of To Root, To Toot, to Parachute: What is a Verb?  In this action word instructional activity, 2nd graders analyze sentences for the action verb. Students watch a...

In this action verbs worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the action verbs given to them. Students complete 18 sentences.

In this recognizing correct usage of action words in sentences worksheet, students read sentences and identify the sentences that use the correct subject verb agreement. Students identify 10 answers.

Have your class engage in this excellent language arts presentation on verbs. The focus is on the differences between action verbs and state of being verbs. Students choose the state of being verbs on one slide, and move on when they are...

In this sentence completion quiz, students choose the appropriate action verb to use in the ten given sentences. This is an interactive, multiple choice worksheet.

A verb is something you do — but can you always see the action? Use a slideshow presentation to clarify the differences between verbs that describe actions, and verbs that describe senses, preferences, and emotions.

How are linking verbs and action verbs different? First, study the definitions and examples of each (at the top of the first page). Then, assess the comprehension skills of your class by having them complete the 20-question practice...

Here is a clever way to help your 3rd and 4th graders add -ing to verbs. A list of 10 action verbs is given, and learners must adjust the spelling of each verb to accept the -ing ending. This would be an excellent choice for a homework...

Have your Spanish language learners brainstorm a list of action verbs and another list of auxiliary/ linking verbs. Depending on your class, you might want to provide a list of verbs for them to organize into these categories. 

Second graders identify action words and read and discuss the book "The Hidden Feast" by Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss. Students answer story comprehension questions, match animals with their animal family names, and complete a simile...

In this grammar worksheet, students read the definition of action verbs and examine examples of how they are used in sentence. They underline the action verb twice in 30 sentences. They underline the action verbs in each of 3 sets of...

In this action words worksheet, students read the 9 sentences and identify the action word or verb in each them. Students print their answers on the lines provided.

For this action verbs practice worksheet, students examine a list of 18 action verbs and then write those verbs beneath the appropriate pictures.

In this action verbs practice instructional activity, students examine a list of 18 action verbs and then write those verbs beneath the appropriate pictures.

In this online interactive grammar skills worksheet, students answer 20 multiple choice questions regarding action verbs. Students may check their answers immediately.