Irregular Past Tense Verbs
Year 4 English Lesson Learning about verbs that don't follow the rules!
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.B: Form and use irregular verbs in past tense CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.C: Use verbs in different voices and moods Understanding how language works in different situations
Learning Objectives - I Can Statements
I can identify irregular verbs and their past tense forms I can use irregular past tense verbs correctly in sentences I can tell the difference between regular and irregular verbs
Success Criteria
I can list examples of irregular past tense verbs and their present forms I can correctly form sentences using irregular past tense verbs I can identify when a verb is used incorrectly and fix it
Materials Needed
Chart with irregular verbs and past tense forms Whiteboard and colorful markers Sentence strips and writing paper Word bank for support
Regular vs. Irregular Verbs
Regular verbs: walk → walked Irregular verbs: go → went Irregular verbs don't follow the -ed rule!
Teacher Modeling (I Do)
Watch and listen as I show examples Yesterday, I went to the park (not 'goed') She saw a butterfly (not 'seed') They ate lunch together (not 'eated')
Guided Practice (We Do)
Let's work together! Choose 3 verbs from our chart Create past tense sentences as a class Use sentence starters: 'Yesterday, I...'
Independent Practice (You Do)
Time to practice on your own! Write 5 sentences using irregular past tense verbs Check your work using the verb chart Share your best sentence with a partner
Differentiation Strategies
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