Aspects of the Verb: Commands of Reading

Age

6-9.

Preparation

The directress writes a simple command.

Presentation

1. The child executes the command.
2. When the action is completed, the child places the symbols over the words.
3. The verb is cut off and the child is asked to execute the command,i.e. the window.
4. The child sees that he/she cannot do anythingwithout the verb.
5. The label is cut into several pieces and the words are mixed up.
6. In a command the subject is understood, therefore the child mustunderstand that the noun - the object - comes after the verb.
7. The children execute commands, copy them in their journals and place the appropriate symbols above the words.
8. The children may compose their own commands.
   

Purpose

• To understand the placement of the verb in relation to the object.