Enhanced Podcast Planning Worksheet
Podcast Title:
Action Verbs that Come Alive
Lead Author:
Kenyatta Gordon
Target Audience:
 Students
Teachers
Administrators
Target Date for Posting:
Length:
3minutes minimum - 4 minutes maximum
Overview
Identifying action verbs and learning that particular part of speech is essential for
students. This podcast will teach students how to identify action verbs and show
them how these words are used everyday. Students will show how powerful action
verbs are through physical movement.
Key Words- Insert key words to assist users in locating your podcast during
searches.
Action Verbs, Parts of Speech, Language Arts , verbs, acting, grammar
StoryBoard
List of Action Verbs:
Smiling, Painted, Thinking,
Waved, Examine, Jump,
Sing, Writing, Eating
Questions about
identifying verbs and
identify action verbs.
Definition of a verb
Scene __1_
Scene _2__
Scene _3__
Introduction: Different
shapes with a different
action verbs in every
shape.
Add Music: Music is
upbeat and exciting. Red
background with orange
shapes and white
writing in the shapes.
Briefing students on
their prior knowledge of
linking and action verbs.
Asking students what
they “Know” about
action verbs.
Music is upbeat and
exciting. Blue
background with a teal
diamond and purple
writing asking questions
about verbs.
After discussion of what
the students believes are
the characteristics of a
verb than next telling
them the true definition
of a verb.
Music is upbeat and
exciting. Blue
background with a
answer bubble and
white writing giving the
definition of a verb.
Verbs Come Alive!
Verbs Come Alive!
Verbs Come Alive!
TEACHING
DANCING
SPEAKING
Scene _4__
Scene _5__
Scene _6__
Use iMovie to film a girl
Use iMovie to film a girl
Use iMovie to film a boy
teaching to her
classmates in a
classroom to show that
teaching is an action
verb. Music is upbeat
and exciting.
dancing in the classroom
to show that dancing is
an action verb. Music is
upbeat and exciting.
giving a speech in front
of his classmates to show
that speaking is an
action verb. Music is
upbeat and exciting.
Verbs Come Alive!
Verbs Come Alive!
Verbs Come Alive!
TALKING
TYPING
EATING
Scene _7__
Use iMovie to film two
teachers in conversation
in the classroom to show
that talking is an action
verb. Music is upbeat
and exciting.
Scene _8__
Use iMovie to film a girl
typing on the keyboard
in the classroom’s
technology center to
show that typing is an
action verb. Music is
upbeat and exciting.
Scene _9__
Use iMovie to film two
students eating cake in
the classroom to show
that eating is an action
verb. Music is upbeat
and exciting.
StoryBoard
Verbs Come Alive!
CHEERING
Scene __10_
Use iMovie to film three
girls chanting a cheer
outside to show that
cheering is an action
verb.
Ending Statement about
verbs and asking a
question about identifying
verbs.
Scene _11__
Following up with
students and reminding
them that verbs are all
around as well as
restating the question
about identifying verbs.
Identifying Verbs in a
sentence
Scene _12__
Use iMovie to create a
ten sentence review page
and have the students
identify the action verb
in every sentence.
Credits Page
Scene _13__
Use iMovie to create a
credits page and thank
everyone that helped to
make this podcast a
success.
Script
Podcast script for: Action Verbs that Come Alive
Scene Number
Narration
Scene 1
Words that show action are very powerful. Just think about
List of Action these words: examine, smiling, painted, thinking, waved,
Verbs
jumped, sing, writing, and eating.
Scene 2
What are verbs? Can YOU identify action verbs when you see
Questions
them in a sentence?
about
identifying
verbs and
identify action
verbs.
Scene 3
A verb is a word that tells the action of what someone or
Definition of a something is doing. A verb can also express a statement of
being. Take a look at these action verbs as they come alive.
verb
Scene 4
Verbs Come
Alive!
To teach is an action verb. Today we are going to learn our
phrase. “Take a deep breath, go with the flow. Just do your best,
and show what you know.” So, teach is an action verb.
TEACHING
Scene 5
Verbs Come
Alive!
Dance is an action verb. ( A little girl begins to dance)
DANCING
Scene 6
Verbs Come
Alive!
Speaking is an action verb. When I grow up I want to be a
lawyer. Lawyers are people who get other people out of trouble,
if they broke the law to prove them innocent.
SPEAKING
Scene 7
Verbs Come
Alive!
Talking is an action verb. Teaching is a rewarding experience.
Are you sure Mr. Burley?
TALKING
Scene 8
Verbs Come
Alive!
TYPING
Typing is an action verb. ( A little girl starts to type a letter)
Scene 9
Verbs Come
Alive!
Eating is an action verb. Let’s Eat! Yum (Two kids begin to eat
some cake)
EATING
Scene 10
Verbs Come
Alive!
CHEERING
Scene 11
Ending
Statement
about verbs
and asking a
question about
identifying
verbs.
Cheering is an action verb. Let’s get ready to cheer. Hey
Madison. Yeah. Are you ready? For what? To Drop. Drop
What? Drop That bomb? Aright, I have 8 fingers and 2 thumbs
and this is the way I drop my bomb. She has 8 fingers and 2
thumbs and this is the way she drops her bomb. YAAAAY!!
We use action verbs everyday. Can you find action verbs?
Scene 12
Identifying
Verbs in a
sentence
Sentences used so the students can identify action verbs:
Scene 13
Credits Page:
Conclusion
Director: Ms. Ya-Ya Gordon
Head Writer: Ms. Ya-Ya Gordon
Editor & Trainer: Mrs. S. Patterson
Assistant Writer: Stav
1. Percy, the cat, scuffled slowly down the damp alley.
2. Tommy decorates our schools.
3. A famous statue stands in our town.
4. The art teacher greeted the students at the front door.
5. Christy weaves baskets every weekend.
6. Our class painted a picture on the board.
7. Johnny enjoys music class.
8. Tonya sketches landmarks in the city.
9. Writers practice their craft for years.
10. Grandma Lisa greatly enjoyed painting.
Special Actors:
Teacher: Kristina
Dancer: Madison
Speaker: Stav
Student & Teachers: Ian, Ms. Lu-Lu Chappell, Mr. C-C Burly
Eating: Bradley & Alexis
Typing: Alyce
Cheering: Kristina, Madison, & Alyce
Thank you to all of the students in Ms. Gordon's class for
patience, Mrs. Chappell & Mrs. Atchison for support, Mrs.
Patterson for instructing the podcast class, and the Stephen's
Elementary School family.