Verbs: doing verbs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can define and identify a verb.
Key learning points
- Verbs are doing words.
- Verbs agree with the noun they are paired with.
- A complete sentence must contain a verb.
- A doing verb can be the only verb in a complete sentence.
Keywords
Verb - a doing or being word
Agree - make sense with
Doing - carrying out or performing
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle with verbs being used in different tenses.
When introducing verbs, keep it simple by using the simple present tense.
Teacher tip
Initially expose the children to verbs by 'doing' lots of actions, using acting out and role playing.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete this sentence: A noun is a _______ word.
Q2.Identify the adjectives in this sentence: Those are shiny, red boots.
Q3.Match the common noun with its plural.
dresses
boys
houses
Q4.Which adjective could go before the noun in this sentence: The _______ sun was shining.
Q5.Match the following.
teacher
happy teacher
happy
Q6.Tick the expanded noun phrases.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the verbs.
Q2.What is the verb in this sentence? Alex hops to the park.
Q3.Which common noun could the verb 'cook' agree with?
Q4.Match the following.
dark room
cold, dark room
The cat hides in the cold, dark room.
Q5.A full sentence must contain ...
Q6.Match the verb to the noun it agrees with.
car
lunch
pool
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