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Present Tense Adventures

Action Words Everywhere

Day 13of 180
Week 3of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what present tense verbs are

2

Identify and use present tense verbs in sentences

3

Recognize how verbs describe current actions

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

— Psalm 46:1 (WEB)

Shows God's present action of helping and protecting

📦 Materials Needed

  • Worksheet
  • Crayons
  • Action word cards
  • Sentence strips
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Ask them to show an action they are doing right now (like sitting, breathing, blinking).

💭 Review Question: What are you doing right now?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain present tense verbs as words that show actions happening right now. Give examples like 'runs', 'jumps', 'sings'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Present tense verbs tell about NOW
  • They usually end in -s when talking about one person
  • God is always active in our lives right now
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What actions are you doing right now?
  • How do verbs help us describe what's happening?
3Activity: Present Action Worksheet (8 min)
worksheet

Students complete a worksheet identifying and writing present tense verbs

📝 Instructions:
  1. Circle the present tense verb in each sentence
  2. Draw a picture of the action
  3. Write your own sentence using a present tense verb
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps with verb identification

Challenge: Students create complex sentences with multiple verbs

4Closing (4 min)

Review worksheet and celebrate verb discoveries

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is a present tense verb?
  • Can you give me an example of a verb happening now?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn and understand Your wonderful language. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how verbs change when talking about the past!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 46:1

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

— Psalm 46:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out the words 'refuge', 'strength', and 'help'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First grade students are learning the basics of verb tenses

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use lots of physical demonstrations
  • Make verb learning fun and interactive
  • Encourage playful verb exploration
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating between present and other verb tenses

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child using verbs correctly in spontaneous speech

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Verb charades at home
  • Create a family action word book
  • Play 'Simon Says' focusing on present tense verbs

Ready for Tomorrow?

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