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Action Words in Sentences

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.

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Actions

I read a book. You draw a picture. We walk to school. She writes a word.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.What is the action word in I read a book?

2.Which action uses a pencil to make a picture?

Draw

Walk

Sleep

3.Complete: She ___ a word. Use writes.

4.Complete: We ___ to school. Use walk.

5.Write a sentence beginning I using an action from the material.

6.Write two different action sentences.

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Actions

I read a book. You draw a picture. We walk to school. She writes a word.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.What is the action word in I read a book?

Answer: read

2.Which action uses a pencil to make a picture?

Answer: Draw

Draw means make a picture.

3.Complete: She ___ a word. Use writes.

Answer: writes

4.Complete: We ___ to school. Use walk.

Answer: walk

5.Write a sentence beginning I using an action from the material.

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Uses a clear action and suitable sentence.

One possible response: I draw a picture.

6.Write two different action sentences.

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Expresses two distinct actions.

One possible response: I read a book. I draw a picture.

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Review the key words and representations in Action Words in Sentences. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.

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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.

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Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

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Continue to Action Words in Sentences: Apply and Create.

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