Lesson 30: Grammar: Verbs
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to identify and correctly use verbs, including verb tenses and moods, to express actions and states of being clearly and consistently in their writing.
How do verb tense and verb mood affect the meaning of a sentence?
Why is it important to maintain consistent verb tense within a sentence or paragraph?
How can choosing strong, precise verbs improve clarity and engagement in writing?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1.B
Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
(Supports accurate verb usage within sentence structure.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1.C
Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.
(Reinforces verb placement and clarity.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3.A
Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy.
DOK 1, 2, 3
Guiding Questions
Sentence Starters & Response Frames
Small Group Support
Visual Glossary
Modeling
Think-a-Louds
Grade 7 Noredink Diagnostic Assessment
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