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Explore five types of adverbs in this action-packed adverb adventure teaching slide deck! This resource covers adverbs of time, place, manner, frequency and degree.

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If you’re embarking on a lesson (or unit!) on grammar (and particularly parts of speech) then this 15-slide presentation all about adverbs will be a must-have! We as teachers know that adverbs are words that provide information about verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, or even entire sentences. They play a crucial role in conveying various nuances and details in language, which is why understanding the different types of adverbs is essential for young learners.

As your students develop their writing skills across text types (including persuasive and narrative writing), an ability to effectively use adverbs to create interesting texts will help them to achieve greater effect from their writing into the future.

This engaging slide deck revises what adverbs are (and how we use them in our writing!), and explores the various types of adverbs, including:

• adverbs of time
• adverbs of place
• adverbs of degree
• adverbs of frequency, and
• adverbs of manner.

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ADVERBS AND ADVERBIAL PHRASES

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ADVERBS AND ADVERBIAL PHRASES. Miss Fernanda Montoya. What are adverbs?. A word that describes a verb is an ADVERB. Some adverbs answer the question “how?” The dog barked LOUDLY . (How did the dog bark? ) The tiger waits PATIENTLY .

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ADVERBS AND ADVERBIAL PHRASES Miss Fernanda Montoya

What are adverbs? • A word that describes a verb is an ADVERB. Some adverbs answer the question “how?” • The dog barked LOUDLY. (How did the dog bark? ) The tiger waits PATIENTLY. The girl sits QUIETLY.

What are adverbs? • An adverb may be a single word, such as quickly, here or yesterday. However, adverbs can also be phrases, some made with prepositions, others made with infinitives.

Adverbs that tell Where and When. • Some adverbs answer the question “Where?” • It has beautiful pictures INSIDE. • Some adverbs answer the question “When?” Let’s travel to the beach TODAY.

Adverbs that tell How • Some adverbs answer the question : HOW? • The woman stared at me with an angry expression.

Adverbial phrases • Likeadverbs, adverbial phrasesmodify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs. • Verb: We will travelwith a tour. • Adjective: This tour is famous for its careful planning. • Adverb: Have you ever traveled far from home? • Adverbial phrasesprovideuswithinformationabout: manner (how), time (when), place (where), purpose (whatfor, why), etc, and theyincludeotherwords as otheradverbs, preposition, and infinitives.

Examples: • I’ll go to bed in an hour. (When?) • The woman stared at me with an angry expression. (How?) • I wear woolly socks to keep my feet warm. (Why?) • Elephants are found in Africa and India. (Where?) • I like playing football once or twice a week. (How often?)

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Letspractice ! • Each of these questions has a sentence with an underlined phrase. Your job is to identify what TYPE of adverb phrase this is. 1. I bought the glue to fix my broken lamp. A)Place B) Time C) Manner D) Frequency 2.The woman stared at me with an angry expression. A)Place B) Time C) Manner D) Frequency E)Purpose E) Purpose

3. We hardly ever use the microwave. A)Place B) Time C) Manner D) Frequency E)Purpose 4.I'll meet you on Friday. A)Place B) Time C) Manner D) Frequency E)Purpose 5.It rainedhardyesterday. A)Place B) Time C) Manner D) Frequency E)Purpose 6.Elephants are found in Africa and India. A)Place B) Time C) Manner D) Frequency E)Purpose

7. I wear woolly socks to keep my feet warm. A)Time B)Place C)Purpose D)Frequency E)Manner 8.Janice placed the chair next to the window. A)Frequency B)Time C)Manner D)Place E)Purpose 9. Surfing is a popular sport in the summer. A)Manner B)Time C) Frequency D)Place E)Purpose 10. Joe buys flowers for his wife every week. A)Place B)Time C)Manner D)Frequency E)Purpose

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A full lesson teaching the difference between adjectives and adverbs and how to use them in your writing.

Adjectives describe nouns (people, places and things). Adverbs describe verbs (doing/ action words).

This resource is a PowerPoint presentation which includes a full lesson’s worth of activities. The notes section also includes teaching tips, ideas and further explanations.

The presentation includes: √ Learning objective √ Three success criteria √ Starter activity - your AFL - identifying adjectives and adverbs activity √ Teaching input - exploring what adjectives and adverbs are, the differences between them and examples of each being used in sentences. √ Differentiated speaking & listening activities - group/ paired activity (3 ways of differentiation) √ Differentiated writing tasks (3 ways of differentiation) √ Extension activity - apply learning with a writing activity √ Growth mindset challenges √ Plenary - Extend the learning by looking at exceptions

PLEASE NOTE - Please look at the ‘notes’ section of the PowerPoint for additional information about each slide. These include teaching tips, ideas and further explanations.

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English Adverbs: Empowering Young Learners with Interactive PowerPoint Resources

Language learning can be an exciting journey, especially when it involves interactive tools that captivate young minds. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the world of English adverbs, essential components of language, and explore how interactive PowerPoint resources can transform the learning experience for young learners.

Unveiling the Magic of English Adverbs

Adverbs are like the secret ingredients that add flavor to sentences. They provide additional information about verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, or even entire sentences. Teaching young learners about adverbs not only enhances their vocabulary but also helps them construct more detailed and expressive sentences.

Harnessing the Power of Interactive PowerPoint Resources

Interactive PowerPoint presentations offer a dynamic way to teach and reinforce language concepts. Here, we present a collection of interactive PowerPoint resources designed to make the exploration of English adverbs an engaging and empowering experience for young learners:

1. Adverb Adventure Maze :

Transform the learning process into an adventure with this PowerPoint resource. Create a virtual maze filled with adverbs at every turn. As students navigate through the maze, they encounter sentences missing adverbs. By choosing the correct adverb, they progress through the maze, making learning a thrilling journey.

2. Adverb Match-Up :

This interactive activity involves dragging and dropping adverbs to match them with suitable sentences. For instance, if the adverb is “quickly,” the student matches it with a sentence like “She ran quickly.” This resource not only teaches adverb usage but also develops critical thinking and sentence construction skills.

3. Adverb Charades :

Infuse some fun into the learning process with this creative PowerPoint game. Display adverbs one by one on the screen, and have students act out the corresponding actions. For instance, if the adverb is “quietly,” the students can mimic sneaking around silently. This resource encourages active participation and understanding of adverb meanings.

4. Adverbial Storytelling :

Empower young learners to create their own stories using adverbs. Provide a PowerPoint template with placeholders for adverbs and verbs. As students fill in the blanks, the adverbs they choose guide the tone and atmosphere of their stories. This activity sparks creativity while reinforcing adverb usage.

5. Adverb Hunt Scavenger Hunt :

Turn the classroom into an adverb-filled adventure with a scavenger hunt PowerPoint. Hide sentences throughout the presentation, and students must identify the adverbs within them. This resource encourages careful reading and adverb recognition skills while fostering a sense of exploration.

The Benefits of Interactive PowerPoints for Young Learners

• Engagement : Interactive PowerPoint resources captivate young learners’ attention through animations, games, and hands-on activities, making learning enjoyable and memorable.
• Visual Learning : Visual representations of adverbs help students grasp the meaning and usage of these language elements more effectively.
• Contextual Understanding : Interactive activities allow students to see adverbs in context, helping them understand how adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in sentences.
• Active Participation : Interactive tasks require students to actively engage with the content, promoting a deeper understanding and retention of adverb concepts.

Wrapping Up

English adverbs are the colorful threads that weave rich and descriptive sentences. By utilizing interactive PowerPoint resources, educators can make the process of learning adverbs engaging and interactive for young learners. These resources not only introduce language concepts but also nurture creativity, critical thinking, and active participation. Embark on this exciting journey of language exploration and empower your young learners with the magic of English adverbs.

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Deadline: Sept 22, 2024

The Spring Meeting Working Group (SMWG) issues the Call for Presentations for the 2025 Spring Meeting. Speakers are expected to travel in-person to the meeting to present.

General sessions will be 75-minutes long. Concurrent sessions will be 60-minutes long. Roundtables will be 50-minutes long.

We are highly seeking sessions for these tracks:

• AI/Predictive Modeling/Machine Learning
• Climate Change and Natural Catastrophes
• Emerging Risks/Hot Topics

We are also looking for sessions in the following key areas:

• Bias Training
• Economic Outlook and Uncertainty
• Enterprise Risk Management/Capital Management
• Expanding the Role of the Actuary
• Leadership/Soft Skills
• Line of Business (including Cyber Risk)
• Practice Areas (Ratemaking, Reinsurance, Reserving)
• Professionalism
• Strategic Intelligence/Business Decisions

The 2025 proposal reviewers will also pay particular attention the following criteria:

• Sessions with interactive components such as case studies or group discussions.
• Informative and relevant, with clear and immediate application to the work of audience participants.

We are looking for sessions that focus more deeply on a narrow topic that will help the audience leave the session with solid understanding and useful applications.

It is highly recommended that you read the entire Call for Presentations Guidelines before choosing your topic and writing your proposal.