Verbs of Action
Build core vocabulary with games & visuals
A complete, ready-to-teach B2 vocabulary lesson on "Verbs of Action". Includes objective, target vocabulary (run, jump, walk, swim…), warm-up, controlled & freer practice, production task, exit ticket, and homework. Print-and-play or run live in the ReadyESL classroom.
Warm-up (5 min)
Activate prior knowledge: ask students what they already know about verbs of action. Brainstorm 3–5 words on the board.
Presentation (10 min)
Introduce the target language for Verbs of Action using flashcards/visuals. Drill pronunciation chorally, then individually.
- run
- jump
- walk
- swim
- climb
- throw
- catch
- kick
Controlled Practice (10 min)
- Matching: words ↔ pictures
- Gap-fill worksheet
- Pronunciation drill of: run, jump, walk, swim
Freer Practice (12 min)
Communicative task: students use the new language in a short game or interview about Verbs of Action.
Production (10 min)
Mini-presentation or group share: each student/team produces an original example using the target language.
Cool-down & Exit Ticket (3 min)
Each student says/writes one sentence using a target word from today's lesson.
Homework
Reinforcement: complete the Verbs of Action worksheet or record a 30-second voice note using 5 target words.