ClassX Video Lessons Grade Grade 2 The Word ‘Are’ | Sight Words | Learn to Read with Khan Academy Kids
The word “are” is a form of the verb “be.” It’s used to describe the qualities of a person, action, or thing. Let’s break it down to make it easy and fun to understand!
“Are” helps us talk about what people or things are doing or what they are like. It’s a word we use a lot in English to connect ideas and give more information about the subject.
Here’s a simple example to show how “are” works:
We are eating apples.
In this sentence, “are” tells us what “we” (the people) are doing right now. It connects “we” with the action of “eating apples.”
They are tasty.
Here, “are” describes the apples. It tells us that the apples have the quality of being “tasty.”
Understanding how to use “are” helps us describe actions and qualities clearly. It’s a small word, but it plays a big role in making our sentences complete and meaningful.
Try using “are” in your own sentences. Think about what you and your friends are doing or what things around you are like. The more you practice, the easier it will be to use “are” correctly!
Sentence Building Game: Gather a few objects from around the room, like a toy, a book, or a fruit. Ask the children to form sentences using “are” to describe what the objects are doing or what qualities they have. For example, “The toys are colorful,” or “The books are on the shelf.” Encourage them to think of different sentences and share them with the group.
Action Charades: Play a game of charades where one child acts out an action, and the others guess what it is by forming a sentence using “are.” For example, if a child pretends to swim, the others might say, “You are swimming.” This activity helps children connect the word “are” with actions and practice forming sentences.
Observation Walk: Take the children on a short walk around the classroom or playground. Ask them to observe and describe what they see using sentences with “are.” For example, “The leaves are green,” or “The birds are singing.” This encourages them to apply the concept of “are” in real-life situations and enhances their observational skills.
