Description
An interactive verbals sort is a great way to practice recognizing verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives). You choose if you would like this as a PDF (for printing) or a digital download—both are included!
Students should be able to differentiate between verbals to follow punctuation rules, to write verbals, and to correct misplaced and dangling modifiers.
Purpose of this verbals sort:
→ Move grammar lessons beyond basic worksheets!
→ Have discussions about grammar—move beyond basic recognition. Look for patterns, punctuation, and use.
Included in this verbals sort:
PDF:
→ Interactive notebook pieces: gerunds, participles, and infinitives to take notes. These are folding pieces. If you do not use interactive notebooks, easily discard these!
→ 20 practice sentences. Students will need to cut and place each piece in the correct category.
→ An answer sheet for students to adhere the answers of the verbals sort.
→ A teacher answer key for the verbals activity.
DIGITAL
→ You will receive a copy of a Google Slides presentation. Students will drag and drop the verbal pieces into the correct categories. Share on whatever digital platform you use.
I created this verbals sort when I wanted students to have an engaging grammar activity, more than a worksheet! If you enjoy grammar sorts, this verbals sort will be a great addition to your ELA classroom!
Benefits of this verbals sort:
√ Hands-on grammar.
√ Interactive—works well with stations or group work.
√ Opportunities to draw conclusions about similarities and differences once the sort is complete.
This fun and educational grammar sort for verbals is perfect for helping students learn the differences between gerunds, infinitives, and participles. You can make this part of grammar stations, circles, grammar game, anchor chart, or a bulletin board.
