LI: To use imperative verbs for
instructions.
George’s Marvellous Medicine
What is a verb?
A word used to describe an
action.
In instructions, we need to
be bossy. We call the verb
a bossy verb. It can also be
known as an imperative
verb e.g slice, chop
Any others?
Imperative verbs
•Whisk
•Slice
•Chop
•Stir
•Squeeze
•Put
Shake
Pour
Cut
Melt
Sprinkle
Add
Find the imperative verb.
Chop the shampoo into the bowl.
Stir the shampoo into the bowl.
Slice the shampoo into the bowl.
Can we think of any
others?
Pour or squeeze
Find the imperative verb.
Pour the secret potion into the bowl.
Melt the secret potion into the bowl.
Shake the secret potion into the bowl.
Can we think of any others?
Mix or stir.
Adverbs
What is an adverb
Modifies the verb, gives extra information e.g quickly
stir
Find the adverb:
Gently squeeze the shampoo into the bowl
Quickly pour the secret potion into the bowl
Add the adverb
__________ slice the play doh into the bowl
__________ squeeze the toothpaste into the bowl
Task
Come up with 8 items to add to your
medicine and add an imperative verb
and adverb. E.g cautiously sprinkle the
skittles.
Success
criteria
-use an
imperative
verb
- Use an adverb