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Year 1
Verbs: doing verbs
I can define and identify a verb.
New
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Year 1
Verbs: doing verbs
I can define and identify a verb.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Verbs are doing words.
- Verbs agree with the noun they are paired with.
- A complete sentence must contain a verb.
- A doing verb can be the only verb in a complete sentence.
Keywords
Verb - a doing or being word
Agree - make sense with
Doing - carrying out or performing
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle with verbs being used in different tenses.
When introducing verbs, keep it simple by using the simple present tense.
Initially expose the children to verbs by 'doing' lots of actions, using acting out and role playing.
Teacher tip
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Complete this sentence: A noun is a _______ word.
describing
doing
Q2.
Identify the adjectives in this sentence: Those are shiny, red boots.
Those
boots
Q3.
Match the common noun with its plural.
dresses
boys
houses
Q4.
Which adjective could go before the noun in this sentence: The _______ sun was shining.
yummy
fast
noisy
Q5.
Match the following.
teacher
happy teacher
happy
Q6.
Tick the expanded noun phrases.
red fox
greedy fox
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Identify the verbs.
sad
upset
Q2.
What is the verb in this sentence? Alex hops to the park.
Q3.
Which common noun could the verb 'cook' agree with?
bedroom
flower
Q4.
Match the following.
dark room
cold, dark room
The cat hides in the cold, dark room.
Q5.
A full sentence must contain ...
an adjective
an expanded noun phrase
Q6.
Match the verb to the noun it agrees with.
car
lunch
pool