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Hop on the computers for this fun past simple practice! First, users match eight pictures to their written descriptions. Then, they study some irregular verb rules, and finally, they use two models to describe six pictures. A great resource for young English language learners. 

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parts of speech, the simple past tense, verb tenses

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online interactive worksheet, past simple tense, verb tenses, writing verb phrases, l.5.1, programs
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Grade
2nd - 5th
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English Language Arts
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Interactives
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