Verbs

Verbs
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In this poem by Ms. Porec, the importance of verbs as words that show action is emphasized. The reader is urged to join a rhyme where various action verbs are named, from singing and shouting to w

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Slide1VerbsBy Ms. Porec

Slide2VERBSA verb shows action. There’s no doubt! It tells what the subject does, Like sing and shout! Action verbs are fun to do! Now it’s time to name a few! So clap your hands and join our rhyme! Say those verbs in record time! Wiggle, Jiggle, Turn around Raise your arms and stomp the ground! Shake your finger and wink your eye! Wave those action verbs GOODBYE!

Slide3coughedswallowed awake ran ride sang These are Action Verbs: clap

Slide4To find the verb:Locate the subject Then ask yourself, “What is it doing?” The dog barked.                   Who? barked dog “What did the dog do?” The verb is  barked , it’s what the dog is doing.

Slide5The big lion roared loudly.                  Who? roared Lion “What did the lion do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   roared , it’s what the lion is doing.

Slide6The lighthouse shines brightly.                  What? shines lighthouse “What does the lighthouse do?” The verb is   shines ,   it’s what the lighthouse does. Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice:

Slide7The snowman waves his hat to us.                  Who? waves Snowman “What did the snowman do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   waves , it’s what the snowman is doing.

Slide8Alexander takes his bath.                  Who? takes Alexander “What does Alexander do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   takes , it’s what Alexander is doing.

Slide9Sally dances in the recital.                  Who? dances Sally “What does Sally do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   dances , it’s what Sally is doing.

Slide10Mrs. Smith arrives late.                  Who? arrives Mrs. Smith “What did Mrs. Smith do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   arrives , it’s what Mrs. Smith does.

Slide11Stars shine brightly at night.                  What? shine stars “What did the stars do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   shine , it’s what the stars are doing.

Slide12Time flies when you’re having fun.                  What? flies time “What does time do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   flies , it’s what time is doing.

Slide13Tommy plays baseball every year.                  Who? plays Tommy “What does Tommy do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   plays , it’s what Tommy does.

Slide14Jacob beats on his drum all day.                  Who? beats Jacob “What does Jacob do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   beats , it’s what Jacob is doing.

Slide15The bumble bee buzzes near the flower.                  What? buzzes bee “What does the bee do?” Let’s  Practice: Let’s  Practice: The verb is   buzzes , it’s what the bee is doing.