Actions

Middle schoolers aren't too young to feel strongly about politics, social issues, consumer rights, or environmental problems. Demonstrate the first steps toward social change with a project about action-oriented writing. Eighth graders...

In this action words worksheet, students organize a list of action words into categories and tell what all the words have in common.

Help your pupils determine just what makes a character or person tick by zooming in on one character or person. This graphic organizer is dedicated to analyzing one person and asks pupils to infer a personality trait, note down an action...

A verb is something you do — but can you always see the action? Use a slideshow presentation to clarify the differences between verbs that describe actions, and verbs that describe senses, preferences, and emotions.

Students are on the way to writing greatness with this bright and boldgrammar presentation, which guides even the most reluctant grammarian though a lesson about how to identify and add direct and indirect objects. Though it seems long...

From asking to yelling, this app teaches action verbs through images. Users listen to each word and tap the picture that corresponds with that verb. Just touch the screen to get started!

Get an in depth look into verbs with a video showcasing action verbs and state of being verbs. First, learn what verbs are and the difference between action and state of being. Then, apply new-found knowledge to an interactive pop quiz,...

Writers identify precise verbs in book excerpts read aloud and generate precise verbs to describe action in pictures. They practice good writing techniques by replacing redundant and bland language with rich, varied vocabulary.

Part of exploring parts of speech is being able to distinguish between linking verbs and action verbs. One implies a stat of being, and one expresses an action. After reviewing the definition briefly, provide your middle schoolers with...

Challenge your class to use their verbs wisely. Action verbs can add an extra dimension to writing, as this presentation demonstrates. Writers revise a paragraph with the teacher in order to improve the verb choice. For homework, they...