1. 12/2 & 12/6

2.  A verb is a word that expresses action or state of being.  There are 3 classifications of verbs: 1. Helping Verbs (be, am, is, are, was, were, been, has, have, had, do, does, did, may, can, must, might, would, could, should, shall, will, being) 2. Action Verbs (bark, throw, run, etc.) 3. Transitive & Intransitive Verbs  A verb phrase uses action and helping verbs to complete a sentence.

3.  Add a verb phrase to each subject phrase you’ve been given below.  You are required to make one sentence a question.  Underline each helping verb and the action verb. Example: your neighbor’s dog “Your neighbor’s dog can do tricks.” 1. my bicycle 2. the astronauts 3. a tiny kitten

4.  Add a verb phrase to each subject phrase you’ve been given below.  You are required to make one a question.  Underline each helping verb and the action verb. Example: your neighbor’s dog “Your neighbor’s dog can do tricks.” 1. the hard assignment 2. a famous singer 3. some strange footprints

5.  Add a verb phrase to each subject phrase you’ve been given below.  You are required to make one a question.  Underline each helping verb and the action verb. Example: your neighbor’s dog “Your neighbor’s dog can do tricks.” 1. my grandmother 2. the subway 3. a funny costume

6.  Add a verb phrase to each subject phrase you’ve been given below.  You are required to make one a question.  Underline each helping verb and the action verb. Example: your neighbor’s dog “Your neighbor’s dog can do tricks.” 1. the refreshments 2. the Los Angeles Dodgers 3. his favorite movie

7.  Add a verb phrase to each subject phrase you’ve been given below.  You are required to make one a question.  Underline each helping verb and the action verb. Example: your neighbor’s dog “Your neighbor’s dog can do tricks.” 1. the bird watchers’ club 2. the new computer chip 3. her school picture

8.  Make sure your name is on the bellringers  Make sure your team name is on the bellringers.  Make sure each bellringer is labeled.  Make sure you turn the bellringers into the in- box.