Make parts of speech fun with this quick review.
The words dance and post figure prominently in this article, and each is used as both a noun and a verb. Jalaiah saw a post on social media, and she posted about creating the Renegade. Jalaiah created a dance, and she likes to dance. After reading, ask students to find and highlight the places where these words are used in the article.
Explain that many English nouns (names of people, places, or things) also exist as verbs (action words). Read aloud each sentence starter below, emphasizing the noun in italics. Then ask students to complete it, using the same word as a verb. Answers may vary.
- I bought six cans of paint, so now we can . . . (paint the living room).
- I’d like to go for a run with you, but only if you don’t . . . (run too fast).
- I’m not sure what that smell is, but I can . . . (smell it from a block away).
- I got into a fight last week, but I don’t . . . (usually fight).
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