Lesson 3

Nouns, Verbs and Simple Sentences

Learning objectives:

I can use simple sentences accurately

1. Know the difference between a noun and a verb

2. Understand what a simple sentence is
3. Be able to write simple sentences accurately
Recap (5 mins)
1. Underline the verb in each sentence:

a. Alia has a dog.

b. The dog barks all night.

c. He likes his toys.

d. Alia wanted another dog.

e. Her mum said no.

2. Write down at least four nouns based on

what you can see in the picture:
3. Write a short paragraph about a pet – real or imagined.

Use at least three simple sentences.

Activity 2 - Nouns (10 mins)
A noun is a person, place or thing.

For example:

Wei eats crisps at school.

Sort the following nouns into the correct columns in the table below. Then add
at least one example of your own into each column.

The Queen - Messi - London -

pencil - burger - Australia - love -
Wembley - Rihanna

Person Place Thing

Now, work in pairs. Together, you have twenty seconds per column to
fill in as many of your own ideas as you can.

Person Place Thing

Common vs Proper nouns: Proper nouns are those that require capital letters:
names and titles. Circle your proper nouns in both tables above.
Activity 3 - Nouns game
(5 mins)
Your tutor will give you a theme for each round of the game.

Each person must give a noun that fits with the theme, and it must also start with
the same letter that the last noun ended with.

For example the theme could be The World so Australia could be followed by
Argentina.
Activity 4 - Verbs (10 mins)
A verb is an action (doing or being). For example:

Claire reads her book.

Mike is a fireman.

Lucy danced in the show.

For each blank space in the paragraph below, fill in a verb that makes sense within the sentence:

Amy __________ along the path into the jungle. Suddenly, a huge tiger _______________ out of
the trees. The tiger _______________ loudly. Amy _____________ as fast as she could to her
bag. She ______________ a piece of meat and ______________ the meat into the forest.

Now add at least five sentences to tell us what happened next to Amy and the tiger. Underline your
verbs:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
Activity 5 - Nouns and Verbs
(5 mins)
In the following paragraph, underline a verb and circle a noun in your paragraph.
How many can you find in a minute?

Ronaldo passed the ball to Bale. Bale ran down the pitch. He kicked the ball and it flew into
the goal. The crowd cheered! The goalkeeper stamped angrily. But not long afterwards, the
referee showed Ronaldo a yellow card. The crowd shouted! The game was nearly over.
Finally, Mariano scored another goal. Real Madrid were the winners!
Now think of another sport or game. Can you think of at least five nouns and verbs
associated with it?

Nouns Verbs
Activity 6 - Simple Sentences (10
mins)
A simple sentence communicates one idea and has one main verb. The other words in the sentence
give us more information. E.g.

• It was sunny.
• Amit drank a cup of tea.
• Sarah shouted at her brother.

Simple sentences can be used to make statements, ask questions, give commands or build tension.

Imagine you are interviewing your favourite celebrity, a friend or a member of your family. Write their
answers to the following questions using full sentences.

Remember that your sentences should start with a capital letter and end with a full stop.
 What is your
name?

What is your
job?

Where are you

from?
 Extension Activities
Extension task 1: Write a paragraph describing your favourite food. Try to include at least three simple
sentences.

Extension task 2: Take it in turns to write nouns and verbs onto scraps of paper. Fold these and put
them in the middle of the table. Everyone in the group must take three words and create a sentence
using them. The funniest sentence wins!

Extension task 3: Write a letter to a new student joining your school next year, to tell them what they
should expect on their first day. Include at least three simple sentences.
Assessment (10 mins)
1. Circle all the verbs in the box below:

run castle Tokyo sky funny find

jump cry cat sing

be ugly sleep elephant

2. Complete the sentences below, using a verb and any necessary nouns:

a. My school______________________________.

b. My teacher______________________________.

c. My best friend ___________________________.

d. At the weekend, I ________________________.

3. Write a paragraph to give more detail about your typical weekend. Use at least three
simple sentences:
Grading:

‘I can use simple sentences accurately’

On this skill, I am now Red/Amber/Green/Gold

My Grade is

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