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The Adding—ing Game Worksheet

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  • L.1.4.C
  • L.1.4
  • RF.1.3.F
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About the Adding -ing Game Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, The Adding -ing Game, transforms basic verb conjugation into an exciting firefighting adventure. The worksheet presents a unique path-following activity where students help a firefighter navigate through a series of words by adding the suffix "-ing" to base verbs. Starting with the example "play" becoming "playing," students encounter verbs like "talk," "help," "cook," "click," "tell," "open," and "reach" along the path to the fire truck.

The visual design features an engaging firefighting theme with alternating flame-shaped boxes containing base words and thought-bubble spaces where students write the "-ing" form. Red arrows guide students through the progression, creating a clear learning path. The worksheet cleverly combines educational content with an appealing narrative, featuring a cute firefighter character and their fire truck destination. The green background and vibrant illustrations create an inviting learning environment that maintains student engagement while practicing this essential grammar skill.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Understanding how to form present progressive verbs using -ing
  • Recognition of base verbs and their transformed states
  • Application of spelling rules when adding -ing to words
  • Development of sequential thinking through path following

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will correctly add -ing to base words with 90% accuracy within one session
  • Students will demonstrate proper spelling changes when adding -ing to words ending in 'e'
  • Students will complete the sequence of word transformations following the correct path

Cognitive

  • This interactive worksheet develops understanding of present progressive verb formation
  • Enhances recognition of spelling patterns when adding suffixes

Psychomotor

  • The worksheet improves fine motor skills through writing practice
  • Develops visual tracking abilities while following the directional path

Affective

  • This interactive worksheet builds confidence through game-based learning
  • Creates positive associations with grammar practice through engaging themes

Reinforce

  • The worksheet encourages collaborative problem-solving when working in pairs
  • Promotes interactive learning through story-based grammar practice

Tags

present progressive tense, verb conjugation, grammar games, language arts, spelling rules, suffixes, educational games, firefighter theme, interactive learning, elementary education, English language, literacy skills, verb forms, pathway games, writing practice

Common Core Standards Covered

L.1.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
L.1.4.c
Identify frequently occurring root words (e.g., look) and their inflectional forms (e.g., looks, looked, looking).
RF.1.3.f
Read words with inflectional endings.

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