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Welcome to Action Verbs! – Greet the class: Good morning! – Today’s topic: Learning action verbs – What are action verbs? – Words that show actions like ‘run’, ‘jump’, ‘eat’ – Action verbs in use – We’ll match verbs to pictures in an activity | Begin the class with a warm greeting to create a welcoming atmosphere. Introduce the concept of action verbs, ensuring to define them as words that show action or what someone or something is doing. Use physical demonstrations of action verbs like ‘run’, ‘jump’, and ‘eat’ to help students understand. Prepare an interactive activity where students will match pictures to the correct action verbs. This will help them visualize the verbs and reinforce their understanding. Make sure to have a variety of pictures that depict different actions to cater to all the action verbs you plan to introduce.

Action Verbs: Let’s Find Out! – Verbs show us actions – Like ‘sing’ means to make music with your voice – They describe what someone or something does – If your dog is ‘barking’, it’s doing an action – Examples: ‘run’, ‘jump’, ‘eat’ – ‘Run’ is when you move fast, ‘eat’ is when you have food – Let’s match verbs to pictures! | This slide introduces the concept of verbs to first graders by defining them as action words. Use everyday activities as examples to illustrate verbs, making it relatable for the students. Encourage them to think of actions they do daily. After explaining, engage the students with an interactive activity where they match pictures to the correct action verbs. This could involve a set of images and words on the board that they can connect or a worksheet they fill out. The activity will help reinforce their understanding of verbs as action words and how they are used in sentences.

Matching Action Verbs with Pictures – Understand action verbs – Examples: jumping, barking, flying – A cat jumps, a dog barks, a bee flies – Pictures show actions – Actions like jumping or barking are shown in pictures – Match verbs to correct pictures | This slide is aimed at helping first graders recognize action verbs and associate them with corresponding images. Action verbs are words that show what someone or something is doing. Examples to discuss include a cat ‘jumping’, a dog ‘barking’, and a bee ‘flying’. Each of these verbs represents an observable action that can be depicted in a picture. During the presentation, show pictures that illustrate these actions and ask students to match the action verbs to the correct images. This will help them understand the concept of action verbs in a fun and interactive way. For the activity, provide various pictures and have students work in groups to identify the action verbs, fostering collaborative learning and reinforcing their understanding of the topic.

Matching Game: Action Verb Fun! – Let’s play a matching game – Look at the picture carefully – Observe what the person or animal is doing in the picture – Choose the action verb that fits – Is the subject running, jumping, eating, or singing? – Get ready to have fun! | This slide introduces a classroom activity designed to help first graders understand action verbs through a fun matching game. Display a picture on the board and ask the students to observe it closely. Then, present them with a list of action verbs and ask them to select the verb that describes what the person or animal in the picture is doing. This interactive approach reinforces the concept of action verbs and aids in vocabulary development. For the activity, prepare several pictures that depict clear actions. Possible verbs could include ‘running’, ‘jumping’, ‘eating’, ‘singing’, etc. Make sure to have a variety of verbs to cover different actions and encourage every student to participate. After the game, discuss why the chosen verb is the correct match for the picture to ensure comprehension.

Find the Action Verb – Understand action verbs – Verbs that show what someone or something is doing – Observe the picture closely – Look at what the child in the picture is doing – Identify possible actions – Is the child ‘running’, ‘eating’, or ‘sleeping’? – Select the correct verb – Decide which verb matches the action in the picture | This slide is aimed at helping first graders understand and identify action verbs, which are words that express physical or mental actions. Start by explaining what action verbs are with examples. Show a picture to the class and ask them to observe what the child in the picture is doing. Provide a few verb options and guide the students to choose the verb that correctly describes the action. Encourage participation by asking students to explain their choice. This interactive approach helps students associate verbs with actions and reinforces their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

Practice Time: Action Verb Matching – Look for action verbs in pictures – Use your worksheet with images – Circle the matching action verb Find the word that shows what the person or animal is doing in the picture. – Have fun finding verbs! | This slide is for a class activity where students will practice identifying action verbs by using visual aids. Provide each student with a worksheet that contains various pictures depicting different actions. Instruct the students to carefully observe each picture and circle the verb in a list that corresponds to the action taking place. This activity helps reinforce the concept of action verbs and aids in vocabulary development. Encourage the students to discuss why they chose each verb and ensure they understand that action verbs are words that show what someone or something is doing. Possible verbs to include on the worksheet could be ‘run’, ‘jump’, ‘eat’, ‘throw’, etc. Make the activity engaging and interactive to maintain the students’ interest.

Review: Action Verbs in Pictures – Action verbs show action – Like ‘run’, ‘jump’, and ‘eat’ – Find verbs by looking at pictures – What is the person or thing doing? – Practice with picture matching – Match verbs to correct pictures – Celebrate our verb-finding skills | This slide is a recap of what action verbs are and how to identify them in pictures, which is a fun and interactive way for first graders to learn about verbs. Emphasize that action verbs are words that show what someone or something is doing. Encourage the students to look at a picture and describe the action to find the verb. Use examples like ‘running’, ‘jumping’, or ‘eating’ to illustrate. Have a few pictures ready for the class to practice matching verbs to the right picture. Praise the students for their efforts in finding the action verbs during the lesson. This will help reinforce their understanding and boost their confidence in identifying action verbs.

Class Activity: Verb Charades – Let’s play Verb Charades together! – Act out an action verb without speaking – Mimic actions like ‘jump’, ‘sit’, ‘run’, ‘eat’ – Classmates guess the verb you’re acting – Use body language to help friends guess – Everyone will have a turn to perform | This interactive class activity is designed to help first graders understand and identify action verbs through a fun game of charades. Each student will have a chance to come to the front of the class and act out an action verb without using words. The rest of the class will guess the verb based on the student’s actions. This activity encourages active participation, reinforces the concept of action verbs, and enhances observational skills. Possible verbs to act out could include ‘jump’, ‘sleep’, ‘clap’, ‘write’, ‘dance’, etc. Teachers should ensure that every student understands the game rules and gets a turn to perform. Praise correct guesses and encourage supportive audience behavior.