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Here is a clever way to help your 3rd and 4th graders add -ing to verbs. A list of 10 action verbs is given, and learners must adjust the spelling of each verb to accept the -ing ending. This would be an excellent choice for a homework assignment. Good practice for elementary schoolers!

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verbs, parts of speech, action verbs

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action words, parts of speech, verbs, english language arts
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3rd - 4th
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English Language Arts
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L.3.1.a L.4.1.a

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