🎯 I Can Statements

I can recognize present continuous verbs that show actions happening right now.

I can use "am," "is," and "are" with verbs ending in "-ing" to tell what people are doing.

I can write sentences using present continuous verbs.

📚 Part 1: Choose the Correct Helper Verb

Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. The girl _______ running in the park.

am

is

are

2. I _______ reading a good book.

am

is

are

3. The dogs _______ playing in the yard.

am

is

are

4. My mom _______ cooking dinner.

am

is

are

Fill in the blanks to make present continuous sentences. Use the word bank below.

Word Bank: jumping, eating, singing, drawing, sleeping

5. The cat is _____________ on the bed.

6. We are _____________ our favorite song.

7. The boy is _____________ a picture.

8. I am _____________ my lunch.

9. The frog is _____________ into the pond.

Write a present continuous sentence about what each person is doing right now.

10. Write about what you are doing in class right now:

11. Write about what your teacher is doing:

12. Extension Challenge: Write two sentences using present continuous verbs about what people in your family are doing at home: