Verbs and More Verbs!

     We are continuing our study of verbs.  Some of us are approaching full bloom (according to our classroom rubric-  connecting seeds to no understanding; stems, stalks, and leaves to some understanding; flowers in full bloom to complete understanding).
     It is important for students to be able to define and identify verbs understanding action, helping, and linking verbs.  We have also discussed verb tenses (present, past, future).  Going forward we will be addressing subject/verb agreement, and progressive tenses.  We even have spelling rules to cover regarding verbs!


    Spelling words this week include: 

promote, jolts, critics, angles, there, said, would, could, very, why, air, don’t, during, laughing, question, future, present, however, above, tense, adjective 

BONUS:       generated, thrilling

   This week we will finish up Unit 7 and conclude with an "open-book" test on Friday.  This will be in addition to our spelling assessment.

    Battle of the Books (grades 3/4) need to be turned in by Friday.  Please remember, this is a big commitment.  Students will be part of a team and need to be responsible, reliable, and dedicated to reading.  If you feel your student is a candidate please email me.  pcarr@oxfordcentral.org

Have a great week!:)

Verbs, Verbs, Verbs!

This week we began working with verbs.  Students are reviewing action, helping, and linking verbs.  We are practicing writing sentences using "vivid" verbs in the present, past, and future tenses as well. 


Play a verb game with you student at home.  Give them a verb and a tense.  Ask them to make up a sentence.  Next have them change it to a different tense.  Remember to make it future tense you need to add the helping verb "will".  Let's hope they "will" surprise you with their verb expertise!


Spelling words this week include: 

rafting, something, summer, things, try, several, together, through, white, write, through, though, were, where, again, example, progress, essay, promote, focus,

Bonus:  entertaining, advertisement