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Verbs Ending in -ing

Happening now! Add '-ing' to the action words.
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Quick Tip
Adding '-ing' usually means the action is happening *right now*.
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Teaching Notes

Focus on simple adding of 'ing'. Avoid doubling consonants for now (skip 'run' -> 'running').

Vocabulary
Verb: A word that shows action or a state of being.
Present Participle: Verb form often ending in -ing.
Common Mistakes
  • Dropping the 'y' (flying not fllying).
Differentiation
SupportUse words that don't change spelling.
ChallengeIntroduce 'is' + 'ing' sentences.
Discussion Questions
  • What are you doing right now?
Extension Activities
  • Act out verbs and add '-ing'.
  • Draw pictures of actions happening now.
  • Sing songs about ongoing actions.
Parent Tip

Have your child describe what you are doing right now using -ing words.

Learning Path
Skill Level

intermediate

Estimated Time

10 minutes

Skills Practiced
Present continuous suffix
Prerequisites
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