Using Action Words · B1 English Language

Lesson notes

Indicator: B1.5.4.1.2 - Use the present tense of verbs to express the present state of things or situations

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the present tense form of a verb used to describe the current state of a thing or situation
Describe the present state of objects, people and places using the present tense of the verb “to be” (is, am, are)
Answer questions about present states of things using complete sentences with the correct present tense verb
Use the present tense of other common verbs (has, have, feels, looks, seems) to express how things are right now
Write two or three sentences describing the present state of things in their classroom using present tense verbs correctly

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Strand: Using Writing Convention/Grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Using Action Words (5.4)
Content standard: B1.5.4.1 - Apply knowledge of action words in communication
Indicator: B1.5.4.1.2 - Use the present tense of verbs to express the present state of things or situations
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 9 (Week 33 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 35
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

- Introduce the activity and demonstrate it.
- Guide learners with questions to describe the state of given things or situations,
e.g. My bag is red.