Grammar Activity: Benny and the Little Star


 

Hey kids! Let’s have some fun practicing grammar with Benny and the little star. Are you ready?


Objective: To practice using the simple present tense and subject-verb agreement through the story.

Instructions:

  1. Read the Story:

    • First, read the story of Benny and the little star again. Pay close attention to the verbs and actions!

  2. Identify the Verbs:

    • Find and underline all the verbs in the simple present tense from the story. These are words that describe actions happening regularly.

  3. Fill in the Blanks:

    • Below are sentences inspired by the story with missing verbs. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Make sure to choose the right form based on the subject!

    • Example:

      • Benny (to be) a little rabbit.
        • Your answer: is

    • Here are the sentences:

      1. Benny (to hop) in the forest every day.
      2. The little star (to shine) brightly at night.
      3. Benny and the star (to help) each other when they can.
      4. Benny (to feel) brave with his friends.
      5. They (to find) their way home together.

  4. Rewrite the Sentences:

    • Pick three sentences from the story and rewrite them in your own words. Change the verbs or the subjects, but keep the meaning!

  5. Work in Pairs:

    • Pair up with a classmate and share your rewritten sentences. Talk about why you chose to change those specific words. This is a great way to practice speaking in English!

  6. Reflection:

    • After finishing, write down two or three sentences about what you learned regarding the simple present tense. Think about how verbs change based on the subject.


This grammar activity will help you understand how to use the simple present tense while connecting with the story of Benny and the little star. Have fun learning!

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