Verbally Speaking

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Lesson Title Verbally Speaking
Author(s) Name Carol Romines and Carol Melton
School Name New Market School

Grades 3rd-4th Grade Levels

Subjects Reading English

Overview Students will understand and use action verbs in written compositions.

Time Frame Two 30 minute sessions

Objectives
In this lesson, students will:

Recognize an action verb.
Write a list of action verbs.
Use action verbs in sentences.

Materials

Software Used in this Lesson

ICQ Communication (free download)

Other Technology Used in this Lesson

Internet Connection

Procedure
Students brainstorm a list of verbs which is projected on the large screen. When list is complete, students discuss characteristics of action verbs and point out all non-action verbs. The list of action verbs is written on a chart. Students choose 10 verbs and write complete sentences using the verbs. Another class is contacted by ICQ and presented with a list of words. Students are challenged to choose the action verbs from the list.

National Standards Addressed by this Lesson

Improved student achievement through the use of technology as a tool to enhance the reading curriculum.

State Standards Addressed by this Lesson

All primary grade students will achieve world class standards.
State of the art technology will be used to improve curriculum.
Develop a reading vocabulary utilizing sight words, phonetic and structural analysis, and context.
Learn to locate and recognize sources of information including technological tools.

For additional relevant information, visit the following Web sites:

Title1: ICQ
URL1: http://www.mirabilis.com
Description1: Download site for free ICQ communication software.

Title2: Verb Curse
URL2: http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/LanguageArts.html
Description 2: A game to reinforce and extend learning about verbs

Author(s) Contact Information
Name(s) Carol Romines and Carol Melton

E-Mail Address
rominesc@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us
meltonc02@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us

School Home Page URL:
New Market Elementary http://207.125.93.3/nms.htm

Activity Sheet

Cyber Exchange Lesson

Lesson Title: Verbs Are Vital. Sentences Can't Live Without Them

Overview Individual Activity: Students draw and illustrate a verb.

Procedures
Using a heart-shaped cutout, students draw a picture of an action verb. They write a sentence using the verb. Their work is displayed on a bulletin board.

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