Week 32, lesson 1 Finish the Verb activity - Phonics Phase 5, unit 4 - Worksheet

In this phonics worksheet, designed for Week 32, Day 1, students in Phase 5, Unit 4, are tasked with the activity titled 'Finish the Verb'. The objective is to enhance their understanding of verb conjugation in the present tense for third person singular subjects. The worksheet presents a list of base verbs and requires students to add either '-s' or '-es' to the verbs in the right column to correctly complete the sentences. The base verbs provided are 'run', 'mix', 'read', 'push', and 'race'. Students are given sentences with 'I' as the subject, followed by the same verbs requiring the correct suffix when the subject changes to 'She' or 'He'. This exercise helps students learn the rule for adding '-s' or '-es' to verbs when referring to a singular third person, which is a key component of English grammar.

For example, the sentence "I run" when changed to "She run__" prompts students to determine whether to add '-s' or '-es' to the verb 'run' to make it grammatically correct for the third person singular. The worksheet provides a simple yet effective way for students to practice this grammatical rule. The activity is straightforward: students must decide which suffix to use for each verb and write the correctly conjugated form in the provided space. This exercise not only reinforces their understanding of verb conjugation but also aids in recognizing patterns in English spellings and sounds. The worksheet is a part of the comprehensive 'All Aboard Phonics' program, which aims to build a solid foundation in phonics and reading skills for young learners.