Writing to Entertain - Lesson 8 - Using Effective Verbs Worksheet

In an engaging lesson on the art of writing, students are set to explore the power of verbs in bringing sentences to life. Lesson 8 delves into the use of effective verbs, with a worksheet designed to challenge and develop the students' ability to choose words that paint a vivid picture in the reader's mind. The worksheet presents a series of incomplete sentences, each missing a dynamic verb that would give the action energy and clarity. For instance, students might consider how the sea interacts with the rocks, determining whether it 'crashes', 'splashes', or 'slams' to convey the right intensity and sound.

Another sentence invites students to think about the actions of a frustrated child, wondering if Lucy 'throws', 'flings', or 'hurls' her toy out of the pram. The worksheet continues to prompt creative thinking, asking students to fill in the blanks for a gymnast's movement across the floor, an urgent plea for assistance, and a striker's interaction with a football and the goal keeper. Each blank space is an opportunity for students to experiment with language and consider how different verbs can change the mood, pace, and imagery of a sentence, ultimately honing their skills in writing to entertain.