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Verb Viper InteractiveVerb Viper Interactive
Publisher
Arcademics
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Types
Interactives
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2021
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Verb Viper

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Scholars show what they know about verbs with a quick snake-themed learning game. While verbs scroll across the screen, a viper snaps at correct combinations of subjects and verbs. Practice takes a look at to be and have verbs, present-tense verbs, past-tense verbs, and past participles.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

verbs, verb tenses, verb forms, past tense verbs, present tense verbs, the present tense, the future tense, Grammar, subject-verb agreement, the verb to be, past participles

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign the game after all topics have been addressed in the classroom
  • Encourage pupils to play the game at home for extra skills practice
  • Bookmark the link for easy access

Classroom Considerations

  • Remind pupils to read the instructions that pop up before starting the game
  • The game contains sound effects

Pros

  • Offers options for the game's speed and content
  • Graphics are bright and cheerful

Cons

  • None

Common Core

L.3.1.a

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