One of the important steps in teaching parts of speech is to ensure the noun and verbs work together. This is known as subject verb agreement! In this post, I’m sharing my favorite ways to help elementary students hear and see how the subject and verb must work together in a sentence. Use these ideas for mini lessons, small groups, or fast finisher practice.
Mix Up & Pair Up Partner Game
This simple card activity helps students practice subject verb agreement in a hands-on way. Give students subject cards and verb cards, then have them mix, match, and pair them correctly. It’s an engaging grammar center that requires little prep but offers lots of repetition.
Subject Verb Agreement Anchor Chart Idea
Make subject verb agreement simple and visual for your students with this bright classroom anchor chart. It breaks down how singular and plural nouns change the verb in a sentence, helping students grasp the rule quickly.
- Shop Anchor Chart Shown: 1st Grade L.1.1.c Unit
Teaching Video for Subject Verb Agreement
Bring grammar to life with this engaging BrainPop Jr. video all about subject verb agreement. Students love learning with familiar characters while hearing examples in action. Teachers can pause the video for discussion or follow it up with quick comprehension questions. It’s a great way to introduce or review subject verb agreement before diving into independent or group practice.
Tying in Comprehension
Tie in comprehension with image matching activities. Students will find the nouns and verbs within their image card, then match all three together. This helps students recognize singular and plural nouns affecting the verbs!
- Shop Centers here: 1st Grade L.1.1.c Unit
Relay Race Activity Idea
Make grammar practice active with a subject verb agreement relay race! Line your students up in two lines in front of the nouns and verbs baskets. Students will draw one of each. If the subject and verb agree, they keep the set for their team. If their nouns and verbs do not agree, they will put them in a discard pile.
Hands-On Center Practice Activities
Add some hands-on centers that feel like grammar games! Students spin to choose a noun and a verb, then decide if they match or not. Giving students of practice with non-examples of subject verb agreement is a great way to solidify their understanding.
Digital Learning Activities
Practice subject verb agreement with this self-checking digital activity! Students read each sentence and drag a checkmark or X to show if the subject and verb agree. The interactive format keeps learners engaged while reinforcing grammar skills. This is a perfect no-prep center or digital assignment that can be used for grammar review or independent practice.
Shop digital here:
- 1st Grade Noun & Verb Agreement Digital Activities
- 3rd Grade Subject Verb Agreement Digital Activities
Grab these Ready-to-Go Lessons and Activities:
Common Core Standards have subject-verb agreement taught explicitly in first and third grade. These two units below have mini lessons, worksheets, centers, and assessments to teach this skill to mastery!
1ST GRADE GRAMMAR UNIT L.1.1.c
3RD GRADE GRAMMAR UNIT L.3.1.f
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