What you will learn in Grade 2
Today's goal: Identify the main action and use forms such as is, am and are with simple -ing actions.
Core concept
The child runs.
A verb tells about an action, event or state.
Core concept
The child is running.
A verb can show an action that is happening at the moment.
Core concept
I am reading.
“Am reading” uses a helping verb and a main verb to show an action in progress.
Core concept
They are playing.
“Are playing” shows an action being done by more than one person.
Core idea
Identify the main action and use forms such as is, am and are with simple -ing actions.
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
Action
run, jump, write
“run, jump, write” names an action the subject can do.
Helping
is, am, are
“is, am, are” helps the main verb show tense, voice or meaning.
Pattern
is + running
“is + running” shows how a helping verb combines with the main verb.
See the skill in action
NowShe is reading.
Actionreading
PluralThey are playing.
Quick check
Find the verb phrase in: The boys are running.
Practice like a learner
- Circle the action verb: sings / yellow.
- Complete: I am ___.
- Complete: They are ___.
- Write a sentence with 'is'.
- Find one helping verb in a book.
Self-check: Can you explain the rule, give a new example and tell someone why your answer is correct?
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