Verbs/Lesson Plan

CBSE Lesson Plan: Verbs

Subject: English Grammar

Topic: Verbs – Introduction and Types

Class: VI–VIII

Duration: 40 minutes

Teaching Aids (TLMs):

• Flashcards with action words
• Chart showing types of verbs
• Short video clip (if digital tools available)
• Worksheets
• Whiteboard and markers

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 General Objectives

• To enable students to understand the function and importance of verbs in sentence construction
• To improve grammar and sentence formation skills
• To foster interest in language learning through engaging activities

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 Specific Objectives (Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy)

Bloom’s Level	Objective	Activity / Question
Remembering	Define verbs and recall examples	Ask: What is a verb? Can you name three?
Understanding	Identify verbs in sentences	Underline the verbs in given sentences
Applying	Use appropriate verbs in own sentences	Sentence construction activity
Analyzing	Distinguish between action and linking verbs	Compare and classify sentences
Evaluating	Judge verb usage in peer sentences	Peer review and correction
Creating	Create a short story using at least 5 verbs	Group storytelling activity

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 Teaching Procedure

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Start with actions: jump, eat, run (use gestures or flashcards)
• Ask: What do these words show?
• Introduce the term "verb" – action word or word that shows a state of being

2. Presentation (10 minutes)

• Use a chart or video to explain:
• Action Verbs – run, dance
• Linking Verbs – is, seem, become
• Helping Verbs – is, has, will
• Show example sentences for each type

3. Practice (15 minutes)

• Activity 1: Fill in the blanks with suitable verbs
• Activity 2: Act and Guess – a student acts out a verb; others guess it
• Activity 3: Match verbs to pictures (TLM: flashcards)

4. Assessment / Evaluation (5 minutes)

• Oral quiz: “What kind of verb is in this sentence?”
• Worksheet: underline and label verbs in sentences

5. Conclusion (2 minutes)

• Recap: Ask 2–3 students to share what they learned about verbs
• Reinforce types and importance of verbs in everyday use

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 Home Assignment

• Write 5 sentences using different types of verbs:
• 2 Action verbs
• 2 Linking verbs
• 1 Helping verb

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📋 Assessment Criteria

• Class participation and attentiveness
• Accuracy in identifying and using verbs
• Completion and quality of home assignment