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Common Core State Standards Initiative. (2017). English Language Arts Standards: Language:
Grade 3. Retrieved from: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/L/3/s
Super Teacher Worksheets. (2017). Adverbs. Retrieved from:
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/grammar/adverbs_WBQBQ.pdf?up=1466611200
XII. Appendix
a. Adverb worksheet -
https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/grammar/adverbs_WBQBQ.pdf?up=14
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b. OPENER
Have students on the rug to start the lesson. Start off by asking students if they know
what an adverb is.
o An adverb is a describing word like an adjective, but it describes an action (verb)
instead of a thing (noun)
Watch the Schoolhouse Rock Video “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly Get Your Adverbs Here.”
o What are some examples of adverbs from the video?
o What did you notice?
o Are there any questions?
c. DEVELOPMENT
Today we’re going to be talking about how adverbs are used to describe verbs, or actions.
o They tell how, when, or where an action takes place.
How: slowly, neatly, colorfully, quietly
When: now, later, early
Where: here, there, everywhere
Have students go to their seats. Pass out the worksheet on adverbs. Also project the
worksheet on the board. Explain to the students that we will be looking for the adverbs
that modify, or describe, the verbs, or action words in the sentences.
o Model the first problem – how did grandpa snore? – loudly
o Complete the next few problems as a class on the board, have students fill out
their worksheets as they follow along.
o Have students finish filling out the worksheets by themselves.
d. CLOSURE
As students finish, call them back to the rug to play adverb Simon Says. Give commands
which include both what they should do as well as how.
o Ex. run in place quickly, dance around silently, wave your arms slowly.
o If students are really getting it, instead of “simon says” to prompt movements,
only follow commands if there is an adverb