🌟 I Can Statements

✅ I can identify linking verbs and action verbs in a sentence.

✅ I can tell the difference between a contraction and a possessive noun.

Success Criteria:

I know I am successful when I can:

⭐ Sort verbs into "linking" or "action" groups with at least 3 out of 4 correct.

⭐ Correctly identify contractions and possessive nouns with at least 3 out of 4 correct.

📚 Part 1: Linking Verb or Action Verb?

Directions: Read each sentence. Decide if the underlined word is a Linking Verb or an Action Verb. Circle your answer.

Remember: A linking verb connects the subject to a describing word (is, are, was, were, am). An action verb shows what someone does (run, jump, write).

✏️ Part 2: Contraction or Possessive Noun?

Directions: Read each sentence. Decide if the bold word is a Contraction or a Possessive Noun. Use a variety of question types below.

Remember: A contraction combines two words with an apostrophe (don't = do not). A possessive noun shows ownership (Maria's backpack).

"I borrowed Emma's pencil during math class."

🚀 Extension Activity (for advanced learners):

✍️ Contraction Practice

Directions: Write the following as contractions:

🔑 Answer Key (Teacher Use Only)

Part 1: Linking Verb or Action Verb?

1. Action Verb — "runs" shows what the dog does.

2. Linking Verb — "is" connects "she" to "happy."

3. Action Verb — "painted" shows what the children did.

4. Linking Verb — "was" connects "sky" to "cloudy."

Part 2: Contraction or Possessive Noun?

5. Contraction — "It's" = it + is.

6. False — "dog's" is a possessive noun showing the collar belongs to the dog.

7. should + not

8. Emma's — it shows the pencil belongs to Emma.