esl · Grade 1 · Beginning
Action Words in Sentences
Use common action words in short present-tense sentences.
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Learning goals
- Use common action words in short present-tense sentences.
Before you begin
Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.
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Complete practice
Practice previewAction Words in Sentences
Practice · Independent · 25 min · Beginning
Use common action words in short present-tense sentences. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
1. Explore
Practice previewAction Words in Sentences: Explore and Explain
Explore · Independent · 10 min · Beginning
Use common action words in short present-tense sentences. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
2. Practice
Practice previewAction Words in Sentences: Practice Independently
Practice · Independent · 10 min · Beginning
Use common action words in short present-tense sentences. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
3. Apply
Practice previewAction Words in Sentences: Apply and Create
Apply · Independent · 15 min · Beginning
Use common action words in short present-tense sentences. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Numbered activities, separate answer keys and a teaching guide in one ZIP. The pack uses the focused sequence; the complete practice sheet above is an alternative.
Teaching and response guide
- Begin with: What is the action word in I read a book?
- Connect the response to: Complete: She ___ a word. Use writes.
- Ask students to apply the idea: Write a sentence beginning I using an action from the material.
Watch for: Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.
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