Verbs

by Josh Gregory, Kathleen Petelinsek (Illustrator)

Overview

The ability to recognize and correctly use the different parts of speech is key to demonstrating command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. In this book, readers will learn about the function verbs have in sentences by following the story of Will and his new puppy, Brownie. The story and supplemental activity sidebars help teach concepts such as tense, use of regular and irregular verbs, and the difference between types of verbs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631887475
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	05/15/2014
Series:	Explorer Junior Library: The Parts of Speech Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A New Best Friend 4

Chapter 2 Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday 10

Chapter 3 Other Verbs 16

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24

About the Author 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 1–4—This series tries to integrate stories with instructive writing about parts of speech, but as there is no distinction between the fictional and informational narratives, readers may be confused. The books are illustrated with color photographs and bright cartoons. Words that represent the parts of subjects are highlighted on the pages. For example, "works," "jumps," and "falls" are highlighted in Verbs. Several activities are included in each volume and often have links to printable versions. "Think About It" sidebars contain helpful information, such as a chart in Adverbs that shows how to distinguish between an adverb and an adjective. This series does move beyond just talking about the usual four parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adverbs and adjectives), but it's still a secondary purchase.

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