Identifying+Verbs+(2nd+Grade)

Contributing Teacher(s):
Debra Verber

Resources: Triptico - Find ten Big Huge Labs - Motivator

Content:
Common Core: L.2.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

ISTE Technology:

 * **1.** || **Creativity and Innovation** ||
 * || Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: ||
 * ||  || a. || apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. ||   ||


 * **6.** || **Technology Operations and Concepts** ||
 * || Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: ||
 * ||  || a. || understand and use technology systems. ||   ||

Introduction/Problem:
What is a verb? How can we differentiate a verb from other parts of speech?

TTW ask TS to list some things they did during the day. TTW list the verbs S give on the board. TTW show the definition of a verb to TS and model how to find a verb in the sentence. TTW model asking questions such as 'Who is doing something in this sentence?', 'What are they doing?'.

Procedures:
Part one: TTW have prepared 3 Find Ten boards using the Triptico application. TTW model selecting a verb from the Find Ten board. TSW take turns coming up and selecting different verbs until the board (2 boards for whole class) are completed. TTW then model using the verbs to write sentences. Part two: TTW model using one sentence to create a motivator poster using the motivator app from Big Huge Labs. TTW model selecting an appropriate picture, such as someone jumping for the verb jump and completing the poster. TSW be able to gather pictures from a prepared page such as @http://mrsverber.com/photos/verb-photos/

Student Product/Work:
TTW display a new Find Ten board. TSW need to select the appropriate verbs and write them in complete sentences. During center rotations TSW use one of their sentences to create a motivator poster.

Assessment/Rubric:
The student work will be assessed based on: having the correct 10 verbs and creating complete sentences using those verbs.

Enrichment/Reteaching:media type="custom" key="18639416"
Students who finish early can create their own Find Ten boards using paper, they will create a grid 5x3 and fill it in with 10 verbs and 5 non verbs. Students who are struggling can practice identifying verbs using a computer and the Triptico application. When they are comfortable identifying the verbs they can write the sentences.