Introduction
An action verb is a verb that expresses physical or mental action. It tells us what the subject of our clause or sentence is doing-physically or mentally.
Task
Here are the following activities:
1. Open this link from youtube then watch and listen to the video.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=verb
2. Compose a paragraph using 10 action verbs from the video clip.
3. Create your own video clip using 5 action verbs of your own. (2-3 minutes duration)
Process
Here are the following steps in doing your activity:
1. First, click this link from youtube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=verb.
2. Then, watch and listen to the video.
3.Identify all the action verbs in the video clip. Then, choose 10 of those action verbs and compose a paragraph using those verbs.
4. Create your own video clip using 5 action verbs of your own. (2-3 minutes duration)
Evaluation
Paragraph Writing:
| Criteria | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Sentence fluency | Sentences are clear, complete, and of varying lengths | Have well-constructed sentences | Sentences are sometimes awkward, and/or contain run-ons and fragments | Many run-ons, fragments, and awkward phrasings that make the paragraph hard to read |
| Conventions | Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation | Generally use correct conventions but have a couple of errors that should be fixed | Has enough errors in the paragraph to distract a reader | Numerous errors make the paper hard to read |
| Choice of verbs | All verbs are action verbs | There are only 8-9 action verbs | There are only 6-7 action verbs | There are only 1-5 action verbs |
Video clip:
Content- 40%
Creativity- 35%
Choice of verbs- 25%
TOTAL: 100%
Conclusion
Action verbs are very important especially in learning grammar. For example, in writing a composition, it could make your work more engaging and readable. Sentences are like Soap Operas. Something has to happen. There’s usually one subject – often a person – that does something. There’s also usually an object. This is the person who has something done to them. So, if you want to write clearly and simply and in a way that is easy to read and follow always try to make your sentences active. Start with the object or person who is doing the action, and then follow on from there.
Try to remember to keep your sentences active. Your writing will not be complex or elaborate, but your readers will thank you.