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Understanding ‘To Be’ Verbs in Present Tense – Learn about ‘To be’ verbs – Using ‘am’, ‘is’, and ‘are’ correctly – ‘Am’ is for ‘I’, ‘is’ for he, she, it, ‘are’ for you, we, they – Each ‘To be’ verb has a proper place – ‘I am happy’, ‘She is here’, ‘They are playing’ – Importance of the correct tense – Using the right tense helps us communicate clearly | This slide introduces the concept of ‘To be’ verbs in the present tense, which are foundational in constructing sentences correctly. It’s crucial for students to understand the difference between ‘am’, ‘is’, and ‘are’, and when to use each form. ‘Am’ is used with ‘I’, ‘is’ with singular third-person subjects (he, she, it), and ‘are’ with plural subjects and the pronouns ‘you’, ‘we’, and ‘they’. Emphasize the importance of using the correct tense to make sure we are understood when we speak and write. Activities can include matching subjects with the correct ‘To be’ verb, creating sentences, and correcting sentences that use the wrong form.

Understanding Verbs: Action Words – Verbs show action or being – Tells what someone or something does – Examples: ‘run’, ‘jump’, ‘is’ – ‘Run’ for movement, ‘is’ for state of being – Verbs change with time – Past, present, future actions have different verbs – ‘Am’, ‘is’, ‘are’ for now – Use ‘am’ for ‘I’, ‘is’ for ‘he/she/it’, ‘are’ for ‘you/we/they’ | This slide introduces the concept of verbs to third-grade students, emphasizing that verbs are words that describe actions or states of being. Use examples that are easy to act out or visualize, like ‘run’ or ‘jump’, and also include the ‘to be’ verbs ‘is’, ‘are’, and ‘am’ to illustrate verbs that describe a state of being. Highlight how verbs can change form to indicate when the action is happening, focusing on the present tense. Provide examples using ‘I am’, ‘You are’, ‘He/She/It is’ to help them understand the correct form of ‘to be’ verbs in the present tense. Encourage students to come up with their own examples and use them in sentences to reinforce their understanding.

Using ‘To Be’ in the Present Tense – ‘To be’ verbs show the present – ‘Am’ pairs with ‘I’ – Example: I am happy. – ‘Is’ goes with he, she, it – Example: She is reading. It is sunny. – ‘Are’ is used with you, we, they – Example: You are playing. They are learning. | This slide introduces the present tense forms of the verb ‘to be,’ which are foundational in constructing sentences. Emphasize the correct usage of ‘am,’ ‘is,’ and ‘are’ with their respective pronouns. Provide examples for each to solidify understanding. Encourage students to create sentences using each form. For instance, ask them to describe their current state (I am), what a pet or object is doing (It is), and what they and their friends are doing (We are/They are). This practice will help them grasp the concept of subject-verb agreement in the present tense.

Using ‘Am’ in Present Tense – Use ‘am’ with ‘I’ – ‘Am’ is used when the subject is ‘I’ – Example: I am a student – It shows something is happening now – Let’s practice using ‘am’ – Practice makes perfect! Try it out – Fill in the blank: I am _____ – What are you feeling today? I am happy, I am sad, I am excited | This slide is focused on teaching the use of ‘am’ in the present tense, which is always used with the pronoun ‘I’. Start by explaining that ‘am’ indicates a current state of being or feeling when referring to oneself. Provide the example ‘I am a student’ to illustrate its use. Then, engage the students with a practice activity where they can fill in the blank with various emotions or states of being, such as ‘happy’, ‘sad’, or ‘excited’. This will help them understand how ‘am’ connects with ‘I’ to express what they are experiencing in the present moment. Encourage the students to come up with their own sentences and share them with the class to reinforce their understanding.

Using ‘Is’ in Present Tense – Use ‘is’ for one person or thing – ‘Is’ is for singular nouns, like ‘dog’ or ‘apple’ – Example: ‘She is a teacher’ – An example sentence using ‘is’ – Let’s practice using ‘is’ – Fill in the blank: ‘He is _____.’ (tall, short, funny) | This slide introduces the use of the verb ‘is’ in the present tense, which is appropriate for singular subjects. Start by explaining that ‘is’ is used when talking about one person, animal, or thing. Provide clear examples to illustrate this point. For the practice activity, encourage students to use ‘is’ with different adjectives to describe someone they know or a character from a story. This exercise will help them understand subject-verb agreement in a fun and interactive way. Make sure to correct any mistakes gently and provide positive feedback to reinforce learning.

Using ‘Are’ in Present Tense – ‘Are’ with multiple people or things – Use ‘are’ for more than one person or item – Example: ‘We are classmates’ – ‘We are classmates’ shows a group together – Let’s practice using ‘are’ – Fill in the blank: ‘They are _____.’ (friends, playing, reading) | This slide focuses on teaching the use of the verb ‘are’ in the present tense for plural subjects. Start by explaining that ‘are’ is used when referring to more than one person or thing. Provide the example ‘We are classmates’ to illustrate this concept. Then, engage the students with a practice activity where they fill in the blank with appropriate words such as ‘friends,’ ‘playing,’ or ‘reading’ to form correct sentences. This exercise helps reinforce their understanding of the context in which ‘are’ should be used. Encourage students to come up with additional examples and share them with the class.

Let’s Practice Together: Using ‘am’, ‘is’, ‘are’ – Fill in with ‘am’, ‘is’, ‘are’: I ___ happy. When talking about yourself, which word fits? – Use the correct form: She ___ my friend. When talking about one girl or boy, what do we use? – Choose the right word: They ___ going to park. When talking about a group, which word is correct? – Practice makes perfect! | This slide is an interactive class activity designed to help students practice using the correct present tense form of the verb ‘to be’. The sentences provided are simple and relatable to ensure that third graders can easily understand and engage with the activity. Encourage students to think about the subject of the sentence (I, she, they) and decide which form of ‘to be’ fits best. For individual practice, students can write down their answers on a separate sheet of paper. As a group activity, students can take turns filling in the blanks on the board. Possible variations of the activity could include using different subjects (he, it, we) or creating new sentences for additional practice.

Class Activity: Verb Charades – Understand ‘to be’ verbs – Act out actions silently – Guess using ‘am’, ‘is’, ‘are’ – Example: ‘He is reading!’ – If someone acts like they’re sleeping, you might guess ‘She is sleeping!’ | This interactive class activity is designed to help students practice using the correct present tense form of ‘to be’ verbs in a fun and engaging way. The teacher will explain the rules of charades and how to use ‘am’, ‘is’, and ‘are’ correctly. Students will take turns acting out different actions without speaking, while the rest of the class tries to guess the action using ‘to be’ verbs in the present tense. For example, if a student mimes driving a car, classmates might guess ‘He is driving!’ This activity not only reinforces the grammar lesson but also encourages participation and creativity. Possible variations of the activity could include acting out emotions, professions, or daily routines.

Great Work on ‘To Be’ Verbs! – Congrats on learning ‘to be’ verbs! – Homework: Write 5 sentences – Include ‘am’, ‘is’, and ‘are’ in your sentences – Use ‘am’, ‘is’, and ‘are’ correctly – Match the verb to the subject in your sentences – Remember the present tense rules | Students have done a great job learning about the ‘to be’ verbs today. For homework, they are tasked with writing five sentences that correctly use ‘am’, ‘is’, and ‘are’. This will help reinforce their understanding of the present tense form of these verbs. Remind them to ensure the verb agrees with the subject in number and person. For example, ‘I am’, ‘He/She/It is’, ‘We/You/They are’. Encourage creativity in their sentences and suggest they try to describe things around them or their activities. This exercise will not only solidify their grasp of verb tenses but also enhance their sentence construction skills.