Pupils begin with a brain teaser, take notes, and formatively check understanding with a Chinese proverb. In addition to parts of speech, the resource also includes information about parts of a sentence. Teachers may extend instruction by talking about gerunds, which are referenced in the notes. 

Concepts

Grammar, verbs, parts of speech

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider warming up with students through inquiry: write a combination of verbs on the board and have them brainstorm a working definition based on the commonalities of the words
• Compare and contrast action and linking verbs to better show their similarities and differences

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals need some familiarity with verbs for the lesson

Pros

• Notes are detailed and provide multiple examples of action and linking verbs
• Contains links to the Purdue Owl in case teachers need a grammar refresher 
  

Cons

Common Core

L.6.1.a L.7.1.a L.8.1.a