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Present Tense: What We Do Now

Verbs: Action Words from God

Day 22of 180
Week 5of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and use present tense verbs correctly

2

Write sentences using present tense verbs

3

Understand how our daily actions can glorify God

📖 Scripture Connection

Colossians 3:17

“Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

— Colossians 3:17 (WEB)

Our actions can be a way to honor God in our daily life

📦 Materials Needed

  • Writing journals
  • Pencils
  • Verb sorting cards
  • Whiteboard and markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and play 'Simon Says' focusing on present tense action verbs like 'jump', 'clap', 'spin'

💭 Review Question: What are some actions you do every day?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain present tense verbs as actions happening right now

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Present tense shows what we are doing in this moment
  • We use 'am', 'is', or 'are' with present tense verbs
  • God sees and knows our actions right now
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are you doing right now?
  • How can our actions show God's love?
3Activity: My Day with Jesus (8 min)
writing

Students write 5 sentences about their day using present tense verbs

📝 Instructions:
  1. Write in your journal
  2. Start each sentence with 'I am...'
  3. Include at least one way you can serve God today
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Write 3 sentences with help from teacher

Challenge: Write 7 sentences and illustrate them

4Closing (4 min)

Share a few journal entries with the class

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is a present tense verb?
  • How can we use our actions to please God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us use our actions to show Your love today.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will learn about past tense verbs!

💎 Memory Verse

Colossians 3:17

“Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

— Colossians 3:17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out different actions while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Second graders are learning to distinguish verb tenses

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage active verb use in daily conversation
  • Model present tense sentences
  • Make grammar fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Differentiating between present and past tense verbs

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent use of 'am', 'is', 'are' with verbs

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a verb action dance
  • Make a picture book of present tense verbs
  • Play online present tense verb games

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