What you will learn in Grade 1
Today's goal: Recognise common action words and use them in simple present-tense sentences.
Core concept
A verb tells what someone or something does.
A verb is a word that tells what a person, animal or thing does.
Core concept
run, jump, read, write, sing
Action verbs name things we can do, such as running, jumping or reading.
Core concept
The boy runs.
In “The boy runs,” the verb runs tells us the action.
Core concept
Birds fly.
In “Birds fly,” the verb fly tells what the birds do.
Core idea
Recognise common action words and use them in simple present-tense sentences.
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
Action
jump
“jump” names an action the subject can do.
Action
read
“read” names an action the subject can do.
Sentence
The dog runs.
“The dog runs.” shows the verb being used in the sentence.
Sentence
Birds fly.
“Birds fly.” shows the verb being used in the sentence.
See the skill in action
Who?Maya
Does what?jumps
SentenceMaya jumps.
Quick check
What is the action word in: The baby smiles?
Practice like a learner
- Circle the verb: The cat sleeps.
- Choose the action word: blue / run / pencil.
- Complete: Birds ___. (fly / book)
- Write a sentence using 'play'.
- Act out three verbs and name them.
Self-check: Can you explain the rule, give a new example and tell someone why your answer is correct?
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