
Action Verbs and Direct Objects
Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 30 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify action verbs and direct objects in sentences.
Warm-Up Video
GrammarSongs by Melissa · 6:03
Direct Object | Award Winning Direct Objects Teaching Video | What is a direct object?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Nouns, proper nouns, and pronouns can all serve as direct objects in a sentence.
- 2
A direct object is a noun that receives the action of the verb.
- 3
To find the direct object, ask yourself who or what receives the action of the verb in the sentence.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify the action verb and the direct object in the following sentence: The chef baked a cake.”
Teacher Guide
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