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The Power of Words &
Action Verbs
8th Grade English Practicum Teacher Diverís Vega López
University High School
The Rice Experiment
Video
Video 2
What did Dr. Masaru Emoto do?
What are the differences between the things he said/did?
Why do you think these results happened?
What is consciousness?
Key WordsConsciousness - the state of being conscious; awareness of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
Reflection - a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration. A thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
Affirmation - the assertion that something exists or is true. Something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true.
Optimism - a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
Self-esteem - a realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself; self-respect.
Extra Credit Opportunity
Re-create the Rice Experiment and document the results for at least 15 days.
Documentation has to be through pictures or videos.
At the end write a reflective essay (3-4 paragraphs) about your experience with the experiment, results and your thoughts on it.
20 points
What Is An Action Verb?An action verb tells what action someone or
something is performing.
visible vs. mental
Identifying Action Verbs
I wonder about my future everyday.
Maria purchased a new wallet at the mall.
After several hours at the beach, we drove home on the bus.
Some people worry almost all the time.
This airline flies to Madrid twice weekly.
We study the Civil War in history class.
After dinner, my parents opened their anniversary present.
Sentences With Action Verbs
examine sprint
exploded regretted
involve
listened convinced
charged argue
divided
Transitive Verbs
An action verb is transitive if the receiver of the action is named in the sentence. The receiver of the
action is called the object of the verb.
Firemen pulled the child from the burning car.
After a long trip we finally reached Atlanta.
Before school I enjoy a good breakfast.
The sergeant ordered his troops to halt.
Intransitive Verbs
An action verb is intransitive if no receiver of the action is named in the sentence. An intransitive verb
does not have an object.
The young colt galloped alongside the fence.
My sister swam in the 100-meter freestyle event.
All the files burned in the fire.
Receiving an enthusiastic welcome, the speaker grinned broadly.
Work In Class
Pair up with a classmate.
Choose a short story from your textbook, read and look for transitive and intransitive verbs in sentences.
Look for (5) transitive verbs and (5) intransitives verbs. Write the sentences on a separate piece of paper, INDIVIDUALLY, to hand-in. 10 points.
Homework
Write a paragraph on the story you read in class.
Describe the plot, characters and what you think of the story.
Underline any transitive or transitive verbs you use.
This work is INDIVIDUAL and to HAND-IN on Thursday, March 13th, 2014.
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Continued
Transitive Action Verbs
Lightning struck the new building.
Later in the day, Beth prepared the entire report.
The train reached the station two hours late.
Janet put the groceries away.
My parents planted various flowers near the entrance to our house.
Intransitive Action Verbs
Her ring fell between the planks of the boardwalk.
My brother laughed for an hour at the joke.
The explorers traveled along the banks of the river.
We talked for hours after dinner.
The bus raced through the traffic light.
Seatwork
On a blank sheet of paper write your name and the date at the top.
Follow the instructions and list each part.
Part I (1-5)- LISTEN to the sentence given and write on your paper the ACTION VERB.
Part II- Write 10 sentences using TRANSITIVE VERBS.
Part III- Write 10 sentences using INTRANSITIVE VERBS.