Linking Verbs
Linking Verbs Instructional Video
Linking or Action Verbs Instructional Video
Linking Verbs Song Video
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It is important for students to understand that ALL sentences MUST have verbs. When the verbs tell what the subject IS rather than what the subject DOES, a linking verb is born. Whether action or linking, the verb ALWAYS begins the predicate. Identifying the verb within a sentence, and classifying it as action or linking enables students to feel in command of their writing. |
Review Video & Follow These Instructional Guidelines
Second Grade
- When reading together, pull sentences out of books and identify the verbs in various sentences. Discuss whether the verb is action or linking.
- Extra Engagement: Cut apart “Printable Verb Cards.” Allow students to use the cards within a cooperative learning structure or as a partner or independent center activity. Students will look at the verbs printed on the card to determine if the verb is action or linking. Hint: Remind students that if they can do it, it's an action verb.
- Complete grammar sheets “Using Linking Verbs” and “Identifying Linking Verbs.”
- Extra Engagement: Use the information presented within the sheet to model sentences on a whiteboard or smartboard to create a whole class lesson. Cut the sheet apart, gluing the related answers from the answer key on the back to use within a cooperative learning structure or as a self-checking center activity.
Third Grade
- Practice differentiating verbs in sentences by completing grammar sheet “Action or Linking?”
- Extra Engagement: Use the "Printable Verb Cards” to review. Allow students to use the cards within a cooperative learning structure or as a partner or independent center activity. Students will look at the verbs printed on the card to determine if the verb is action or linking. Hint: Remind students that if they can do it, it's an action verb.
Fourth Grade
- Complete grammar sheet “Action or Linking?”
- Extra Engagement: Use the “Printable Verb Cards” to review. Allow students to use the cards within a cooperative learning structure or as a partner or independent center activity. Students will look at the verbs printed on the card to determine if the verb is action or linking. Hint: Remind students that if they can do it, it's an action verb.
Fifth Grade
- Review any previous recommendations as necessary.