Linking Verbs- cut top off WS and glue into notes

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Linking Verbs- cut top off WS and glue into notes

• SPI 0501.1.2 Identify the correct use of verbs
  (i.e., action/linking) within context.

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Linking Verbs

• A linking verb links the subject to a noun or
  adjective.

She
is
our teacher.
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Common Linking Verbs
seem appear look taste smell feel become
was were will be
am is are
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Linking Verbs

• The noun that follows a linking verb renames or
  identifies the subject.
• She is our teacher.
• subj. LV noun

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Identify the linking verb.

• Mr. Laska is the choir director.
• Some members are great singers.

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The adjective that follows the linking verb
describes the subject.

• The choir seems large.
• subj. LV adj.

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Name the linking verb.

• My robe seems long.
• I am excited.

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A linking verb can also help to state a
condition, such as the condition of where or when.

• Choir rehearsal is tonight.
• subj. LV (when)

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Name the linking verb.

• Dress rehearsal was this afternoon.
• What is was linking?
• rehearsal afternoon

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Identify the linking verb. Name the simple
subject and what linking verb is linking.

• 1. The clowns shoes feel big.
• 2. I am sad.
• 3. We became nervous.
• 4. The lead character looks nice.

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Guided Practice

• Complete worksheet together
• Use highlighters to show links

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Individual Practice

• Give students a linking verb from text pg. 92 and
  2 white strips of paper and one blue slip of
  paper (verbs can be written on blue paper before
  hand). Students write a sentence using the
  linking verb in journal, share with class, then
  write sentences on white paper around blue verb
  tape or staple links (class chain?)

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Homework

• LA Wkbk pg. 31 Multiple Choice Page