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Creature Creator - Verb Tense Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  17 Aug 2023

Create a mystery creature using past, present and future tense verbs.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  1 - 3

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teaching resource

Creature Creator - Verb Tense Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  17 Aug 2023

Create a mystery creature using past, present and future tense verbs.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  10 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  1 - 3

Create a mystery creature using past, present and future tense verbs.

Art Integration with Verb Tense Practice Activities

When all else fails, let them make art! Students will have so much fun creating a Mystery Creature from the past, present, and future tense verbs on these task cards!

Students have to answer questions using past, present and future verbs correctly. As they complete each task card, they add body parts to their recording sheet which will create a mystery creature at the end!

Our Creature Creature task card set is the perfect hands-on, interactive activity to practice past, present, and future verbs. In addition to practicing verb tenses, students will be engaged in creating a fun-filled mystery creature as they complete each task card.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your English Language Arts lessons. 

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Provide access to previous assignments, as well as posters and anchor charts for students to recall past lessons.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

Challenge your fast finishers to write a story about their mystery creature.

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF version of this resource. A recording sheet and answer key are also included with this download.

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 


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