Adverbs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can define and identify an adverb.
Key learning points
- Adverbs describe verbs.
- Adverbs tell the reader how a verb is or was done.
- Adverbs often end in -ly.
- An adverb is often paired with the verb it is describing.
Keywords
Adverb - a word that describes a verb
Verb - a doing or being word
Describe - add detail to
Common misconception
Pupils may confuse adverbs with adjectives.
Make sure pupils are exposed to both throughout the lesson so that you can discuss the differences. Only focus on -ly adverbs to begin with.
Teacher tip
Provide lots of opportunities to orally rehearse sentences with adverbs. Games such as adverb charades also provide opportunities for pupils to act them out and talk about them first.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are nouns?
Q2.Identify the verb in this sentence: The red fox hides in the dark.
Q3.Identify the adjective in this sentence: The red fox hides in the dark.
Q4.Match the following:
a word that describes a noun
a naming word for people, places and things
a doing or being word
a group of words with no verb that adds detail to a noun
Q5.Which of these must a full sentence contain?
Q6.What is the verb in this sentence? Dad is happy.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are adverbs?
Q2.Identify the adverb in this sentence: Nan dances happily at home.
Q3.Match the definitions:
adjective
adverb
Q4.Tick the sentence that is written in the present tense:
Q5.Choose the best adverb to complete this sentence: The dog barked ______.
Q6.Match these words to their word type:
verb
adverb
adjective
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