Introduction
Introduction
Run! Jump! Catch! What do these words have in common? If you're thinking that those are words you can "do", you are on the right track!
Maybe you were thinking that those are all words that you need to use to decribe what to DO when you are playing a sport. You are also exactly right!
Words that tell what someone or something does are called ACTION VERBS. You can learn more about action verbs like run, jump and catch and explore how to use them in your writing.
Task
Task
You are about to dive in to the vibrant world of verbs -- ACTION VERBS! Are you ready to become an ACTION VERB expert? As you make your way through each of the websites and activies, you will be working toward the goal of using ACTION VERBS in your own writing.
You will be collaborating, working together, with your classmates in our class wiki all throughout the WebQuest. Stop and join the discussion every time you see a prompt in orange.
Ready? Set? Let the journey begin!
Process
Process:
- Watch this video to learn more about the important job of ACTION VERBS.
- As you watch, make a list of all the verbs you see and hear. HINT: You may have to watch the video more than once to catch all the ACTION VERBS.
- Next, create an open word-sort with the ACTION VERBS on your list.
- Option 1: You can do this by folding a peice of paper into boxes, writing in the categories of your choice, and listing the ACTION VERBS in the boxes.
- Option 2: Click on this link to use an online tool to help create your word sort. If you use the tool, please print a copy for me to see.
- Now that you have worked with ACTION VERBS by themselves, try finding ACTION VERBS in sentences. Sometimes, more than one verb sneeks into a sentence. Click here to play a game that will help you identiy ACTION VERBS in a sentence.
- Complete Wiki Discussion 1.
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Remember that a noun is a person, place or thing. Nouns can be common or proper. Usually, you will find a noun near a verb in a sentence. Click here to practice identifying both nouns and verbs in a sentence. - Now it's time to choose which word is an ACTION VERB. The words you choose should correctly complete the given sentences. Click on this exercise from IXL to get started!
- Complete Wiki Discussion 2.
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Are you ready to use ACTION VERBS in your own writing? Click here to view a list of exciting verbs! Choose one of the writing prompts from this website. Follow the directions on the website to write your ACTION VERB story! You can even add illustrations, if you wish. - When you are finished, download your story. Open the download in a new tab. Then, you need to copy the link and paste it to Wiki Discussion 3. Please print a copy of your story to to put in your data binder, also.
- Complete Wiki Discusion 3.
- Complete Wiki Discussion 4.
Each discussion below is linked to our class wiki. Click on the links to post your reponses.
Class Wiki Discussion 1: How did you do with Verb Bubble Trouble? What was easy? What was hard?
Class Wiki Discussion 2: In your own words, explain the difference between nouns and verbs.
Class Wiki Discussion 3: Share your ACTION VERB story here. Then, read a few of your classmate's stories and give them positive feedback.
Class Wiki Discussion 4: What do all the bold-faced words in the WebQuest have in common?
Evaluation
Evaluation
Conclusion
Conclusion
Nice work! There is so much more to learn about the parts of speech that make up our language. We will continue to learn more about other kinds of verbs and verb tenses in the future.
Congratulations on a job well done!
Credits
Teacher Page
by Rachael Foutch, Corning Elementary
A language skills and writing webquest designed for 3rd graders.
Teacher Introduction
This lesson was designed for 3rd graders as a way to reinforce ad extend language skills that were introduced in 2nd grade. Thus, it could even be used to extend the learning of advanced learners in grade 2 as well.
This WebQuest aligns to the following Iowa Common Core State Literacy Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1.D
Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.A
Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.D
Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.6
With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills) as well as to interact and collaborate with others.