🏃 Action Words
Class 3 English · Unit 6 of 11 · about 120 minutes
Students learn to identify action words (verbs) in sentences, use is/am/are correctly with he/she/I/they, form the present continuous with -ing (is running), form the simple past with -ed (jumped) and common irregular pasts (went, ate, saw, ran), and match the verb to singular or plural subjects (The dog runs / The dogs run). The unit builds from recognizing actions to using them correctly in speech and writing.
What your child will learn
- Students will be able to identify the action word in a simple sentence.
- Students will be able to choose the correct form of 'to be' (is/am/are) with he/she/I/they.
- Students will be able to form the present continuous tense by adding -ing to a verb and using the correct helping verb.
- Students will be able to form the simple past tense by adding -ed to regular verbs and use common irregular past forms (went, ate, saw, ran).
- Students will be able to match the action word to a singular or plural subject in the present tense.
Lessons in this unit
- What is an action word?: Recognize action words as words that tell what someone or something does. Identify them in simple sentences.
- Using is, am, are with he, she, I, they: Use the correct form of 'to be' (is/am/are) with different pronouns: he/she → is, I → am, they → are.
- Happening now with -ing: Form the present continuous tense by adding -ing to a verb and using the correct helping verb (is/am/are).
- Already happened with -ed: Form the simple past tense by adding -ed to regular verbs to talk about actions that already happened.
- Special past words: went, ate, saw, ran: Learn common irregular past forms: go→went, eat→ate, see→saw, run→ran. Use them correctly in sentences.
- Matching action to one or many: Use the correct present tense verb form with singular and plural subjects: one → verb+s, many → verb without s.
Key words
- action word
- A word that tells what someone or something does, like run, jump, eat.
- now
- Happening at this very moment, like 'is running'.
- before
- Already happened, like 'jumped' or 'went'.
- one
- Only one person or thing, like 'the dog'.
- many
- More than one person or thing, like 'the dogs'.
- is, am, are
- Helping words that go with action words ending in -ing, like 'is running'.
Help your child at home
What to watch for
- Every word that is not a person or animal is an action word.
- Help: Action words tell what someone does. A ball is a thing, not an action.
- Use 'is' with 'I' because it sounds like 'I is'.
- Help: Always use 'am' with 'I'. Say 'I am', not 'I is'.
- Use the -ing word alone without a helping verb.
- Help: Always use is/am/are before the -ing word.
- Add -ed to every verb to make past tense.
- Help: Some verbs are special and change completely, like 'go' → 'went'. We will learn those next.
Try this at home
- Look at the picture and say the action
- Complete the sentence with is/am/are
- Add -ing to a verb and complete the sentence
- Add -ed to a verb and use in a sentence
Quick questions to ask aloud
- Which word is the action word in this sentence? 'The girl sings a song.' (girl / sings / song)
Show answer
The action word tells what the girl does. She sings. So 'sings' is the action word. - Complete the sentence: 'I ___ a student.'
Show answer
With 'I', we always use 'am'. So we say 'I am a student.' - Complete the sentence: 'The bird is ___ (fly).'
Show answer
Add -ing to 'fly' to make 'flying'. So the sentence is 'The bird is flying.'
Frequently asked questions
What will my child learn in "Action Words" (Class 3 English)?
Your child will be able to: identify the action word in a simple sentence.; choose the correct form of 'to be' (is/am/are) with he/she/I/they.; form the present continuous tense by adding -ing to a verb and using the correct helping verb.; form the simple past tense by adding -ed to regular verbs and use common irregular past forms (went, ate, saw, ran).; match the action word to a singular or plural subject in the present tense..
How does MangoMindz teach "Action Words"?
In 6 short parts (What is an action word?, Using is, am, are with he, she, I, they, Happening now with -ing, Already happened with -ed, Special past words: went, ate, saw, ran, Matching action to one or many). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.
How long does "Action Words" take?
About 120 minutes in total, spread over 6 parts of 15–25 minutes each.
How can I help my child with "Action Words" at home?
Work through a small example together, such as: Look at the picture and say the action; Complete the sentence with is/am/are. Then ask a quick question aloud: Which word is the action word in this sentence? 'The girl sings a song.' (girl / sings / song)
What mistakes do children often make in "Action Words"?
Every word that is not a person or animal is an action word. Fix: Action words tell what someone does. A ball is a thing, not an action. Use 'is' with 'I' because it sounds like 'I is'. Fix: Always use 'am' with 'I'. Say 'I am', not 'I is'. Use the -ing word alone without a helping verb. Fix: Always use is/am/are before the -ing word.
Is "Action Words" free on MangoMindz?
Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Action Words" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.