Bring an apple theme into your grammar lessons with these engaging apple grammar activities focused on verbs and nouns! This resource includes three apple-themed grammar activities that give students multiple ways to identify verbs, use action words, and distinguish between nouns and verbs.

Students will learn that verbs are words that name actions and then practice the skill through drawing, writing, sorting, coloring, and hands-on activities.

What’s Included

• Verb Focus Poster for introducing and reviewing action words
• Verb Cards for whole-group practice, movement, and vocabulary development
• Apple Actions writing activity where students choose a verb, illustrate the action, and use the verb in a sentence
• Scoopin’ Out Apple Seeds activity for identifying verbs and non-verbs
• Picture-supported and word-only options for differentiated practice
• Sorting Through the Orchard noun and verb sorting activities
• Picture/word sorting and sentence-based practice for identifying nouns and verbs
• Teacher directions for each activity

Skills Practiced

Students will practice:

• Identifying verbs and action words
• Distinguishing between nouns and verbs
• Using verbs correctly in sentences
• Illustrating the meaning of verbs
• Reading words and sentences to determine parts of speech

These apple-themed grammar printables are an easy way to add seasonal learning to your literacy block while giving students meaningful practice with verbs and nouns. Use them for whole-group grammar lessons, literacy centers, small groups, independent practice, or fall and apple-themed learning!