Madlib+Action+mini+lesson+for+monster+screen+play

= Name of Lesson: Madlib Action! = **Prepared by: Danielle Cavinder** **Class time needed:** 50-70min **Grade level: 9-12**  **Objectives:** · Students will understand that an adverb of manner describes the action of a verb **Materials Needed:** · Paper · Writing utensil · Note cards

**//Activity//:** 

1. Compile a list of 20(or number of students in class) different verbs. (Either provide them, or make a list with students) 10min

2. Compile a list of 20 adverbs of manner (usually ending in ‘ly’). 10min

3. Write these down onto individual note cards and put them into two piles. 5min

4. Have students, one at a time, come up and randomly select both a verb and an adverb. They must then act out the verb with the adverb for directions. Example: the student may choose “jump” for a verb and then “softly” for an adverb. 2min (per student) total: 20-40min

5. The class then tries to guess what the adverb is. Whoever guesses correctly first, is the next to go up. 5min

6. The winner must also write a sentence with the student, verb and adverb involved. 2min


 * Expanding the Activity:**


 * This is a fun way to get students thinking about verbs and adverbs**

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