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.

Concepts

action verbs, verbs, parts of speech, Grammar, present tense verbs

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the presentation in a literacy center
• Use the resource when introducing verbs to English learners
• Have pairs or groups work together on the practice slides as a warm-up

Classroom Considerations

• Animations and sound effects may be distracting to some learners
• Includes several different categories of non-action verbs; consider breaking up the presentation into a few different lessons

Pros

• Provides helpful grammar tips, including the use of non-action verbs in present tense rather than progressive tense
• Slideshow is engaging and entertaining
• Comes with practice slides throughout

Cons

• Introductory cartoon is a little judgmental of one character based on appearances

Common Core

L.4.1.a L.5.1.a L.6.1.a L.7.1.a L.8.1.a