How do I differentiate between action verbs and linking verbs?

Whip – Around List as many ACTION verbs as you can on your paper! Use your creative writing skills! Think of some good ones! I will give you 45 seconds!

What is a verb? Every predicate has a verb that tells what the subject is or does. Every sentence must have a verb. The verb expresses action or being. The verb may have more than 1 word.

Examples of Verbs Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor in the 1500s. He carved many marble statues. We have seen pictures of his work.

Action Verbs An action verb is a word that tells what the subject of a sentence does, did, or will do. It can express physical actions, (run, jump, play) OR they can express mental actions (see, hear, think)

VIVACIOUS You can always liven up your action verbs by using VIVACIOUS verbs in your writing! Bang MockTwist BlastMumble Untangle BumpNegotiateWander CalculatePackWiggle DeterminePanicWrestle ExertParticipateYank ExhaleScamperYelp GnawSmear GobbleStumble GossipTip-toe Instigate Trot

Find the Action Verbs! Because of the spicy Jamaican pepper, David reached for his glass of iced tea. The alarm clock buzzed like an angry bumblebee. The coffee maker gurgled on the kitchen counter.

Action Verb Examples See ELMO

Assessment Prompt 1 1s turn to 2s and explain an action verb! Use examples!

Linking Verbs Linking verbs link the subject of a sentence to a word or words in the predicate. Show being or tell what something is like. Followed by a word or words that rename or describe the subject.

Linking Verb Examples See ELMO

Modeling – Action/Linking Verbs Maria played the drum. Maria was talented. Rico grabbed his guitar. Rico seemed delighted. Kim laughed with her friends. Kim looked happy.

Assessment Prompt 2 2s turn to 1s and explain linking verbs. Use examples!

Cooperative Group Activity

Summarizer Think/Ink/Share Differentiate between action and linking verbs.