English Language Arts Grade 1 15 min

To be: use the correct form

To be: use the correct form

What you'll learn

  • Identify the correct form of 'is' or 'are' to complete simple sentences about one or more people or things.
  • Choose the correct form of 'am' when the sentence is about themselves (using 'I').
  • Fill in the blank with 'is', 'are', or 'am' in at least 3 out of 4 simple sentences with picture clues.

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Introduction & Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Identify the three main forms of 'to be': am, is, are. Match the word 'I' with the verb 'am'. Match singular subjects (he, she, it, the cat) with the verb 'is'. Match plural subjects (we, you, they, the dogs) with the verb 'are'. Correctly use 'am', 'is', and 'are' in simple sentences. Choose the correct 'to be' verb to complete a sentence. Who are you? 🤔 I am a student! The word 'am' tells us who I am. Today, we will learn about three magic words: am, is, and are. ✨ These words help us talk about who or what someone is. Learning them helps us make super sentences! Real-World Applications Telling a friend, 'You are my best friend!' Descri...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary

TermDefinitionExample To Be VerbsSpecial words that tell us who or what something is right now.In 'I am happy 😊', the word 'am' is a 'to be' verb. AmThe 'to be' word that is a special partner for 'I'.I am a big kid. 🎈 IsThe 'to be' word we use for just one person or thing.The apple is red. 🍎 AreThe 'to be' word we use for more than one person or thing.The bananas are yellow. 🍌🍌 SubjectThe person or thing the sentence is about.In 'The cat is sleeping 😴', the subject is 'The cat'. SingularThis means there is only one of something.One dog 🐶 is singular. PluralThis means there is more than one of something.Three dogs 🐶🐶🐶 are plural.
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Key Rules & Conventions

The 'I' Rule I + am The word 'I' is special. It always, always uses 'am'. The 'One' Rule (Singular) He / She / It / One thing + is When you talk about one person or thing, use 'is'. The 'More Than One' Rule (Plural) We / You / They / Many things + are When you talk about more than one person or thing, use 'are'.

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Sample Practice Questions

Challenging
Which sentence uses 'is' correctly?
A.The sun is bright. ☀️
B.The books is heavy.
C.I is six years old.
D.We is playing.
Challenging
Read the sentences: 1. The flower is pretty. 🌸 2. The flowers are pretty. 🌸🌸 Which sentence talks about MORE THAN ONE flower?
A.Sentence 1
B.Sentence 2
C.Both sentences
D.Neither sentence
Challenging
A cat, a dog, and a pig ___ on the farm. 🐷
A.am
B.is
C.are
D.live

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