Phrasal Verbs
A phrasal verb is a verb plus a preposition or adverb which creates a meaning different from the original verb. For example, hand out means to distribute; it does not mean to move your hand out of something.
Go to the first Web site and read the definitions and examples and take notes.
Scroll down and click on "Quiz on Phrasal Verbs." Enter your first name only and click ok. In the menu on the left, click on "Show Me the Quiz." When the quiz displays, fill in the number of the sentence that corresponds to the matching verb in the box that says "Your Answer." When you are done, click "Check Score."
Go to the second Web site, and complete the 10 matching questions. When you are done, open your word processor. In your own words, define each phrasal verb from the matching questions and type a new sentence for each.
Print your work and hand it in.
| Lesson Name: Phrasal Verbs | |
| Objective: Students will be able to define and identify phrasal verbs by completing two online activities and writing sentences for 10 new phrasal verbs. | |
| Grade: (6-8) | Lesson Login: phrasal_verbs |
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Additional disciplines: Computer Skills ELA |
Materials: Computer with Internet access Paper and pen or pencil Word processing software Printer, if using software |
| Interactive Whiteboard Tip: Open a word processing document on the interactive whiteboard. Ask for volunteers to come up and enter their sentences. Have the class proofread and edit each sentence. Editing can be done using the whiteboard's pen/markers. When completed, this document can be printed for the entire class for reference. | |
