Identify action verbs

Learning Objectives Define an action verb as a 'doing' word. Identify the action verb in a simple sentence. Point to action verbs in a short story. Sort a list of words into 'action verbs' and 'other words'. Create a simple sentence using a given action verb. What did you DO this morning? ☀️ Did you eat, brush, or play? We are going to learn about special words called action verbs! They show all the exciting things that happen. Action verbs make our sentences fun to read. Real-World Applications Telling a friend what you did at recess. Reading instructions for a fun game. 🎲 Writing a story about a superhero who flies! Understanding what characters do in a book.

TermDefinitionExample Action VerbAn action verb is a word that shows action. It is a 'doing' word. 🤸In 'The cat sleeps,' the word 'sleeps' is the action verb. SentenceA sentence is a group of words that tells a whole thought.The big dog barks. SubjectThe subject is who or what the sentence is about. It does the action.In 'A bird sings,' the 'bird' is the subject. ActionAn action is something you can do, like run, jump, or think.Kicking a ball is an action. ⚽ Doing WordThis is a fun name for an action verb because it shows what someone is DOING.Sing, dance, and read are all doing words.

The 'What Can I Do?' Test Ask yourself, 'Is this something a person, animal, or thing can DO?' Use this test to check if a word is an action verb. Can I jump? Yes! So 'jump' is an action verb. Find the Subject First First, find who or what the sentence is about. Then, ask what they are doing. This helps you find the action. In 'The fish swims,' the 'fish' is the subject. What does it do? It swims!