Sorting Out Subject-Verb Agreement in a Snap!

Subject-verb agreement is a difficult concept for many students to grasp. They struggle to make their subjects and verbs agree, especially when using singular and plural subjects in their sentences. This Subject-verb agreement sorting activity includes instructions, 24 cards, and two category headings.

This sort focuses on determining whether or not a sentence contains correct subject-verb agreement. Students are directed to sort the sentence cards into correct and incorrect categories. 

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!  

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

In addition to independent student work time, use this worksheet as an activity for:

• Guided writing groups 
• Lesson warm-up
• Lesson wrap-up
• Fast finishers 
• Homework assignment
• Whole-class review (via smartboard)

For struggling readers and writers, try the following differentiation ideas:

• Provide a subject-verb agreement anchor chart or other reference materials for students to refer to during independent practice.
• Complete the activity in a 1:1 setting or provide small-group instruction.
• Partner struggling readers with other students to assist in the reading component of the activity.

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Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete. 

This resource was created by Kirstin Sowers, a teacher in Illinois and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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