Play a board game that tests learners' knowledge of gerunds and promotes discussion. As players move along each square, they answer questions using a gerund.

Concepts

Grammar, board games, gerunds, verbs, nouns

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Copy and laminate the page, or place in a plastic sheet protector, for continued use with little wear and tear
• Play the game after class members have taken part in grammar instruction 
• Have the game readily available for early finishers to play when time allows

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with gerunds
• Requires dice and place-markers

Pros

• Soft, playful colors make up the board
• Arrows direct scholars through the path to the finish line  

Cons

Common Core

L.8.1.a