Virginia SOL 2.LU.1.F
The Standard
Use subject-verb agreement in simple sentences.
Virginia Standards of Learning for English · Grammar
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students identify the subject and choose a verb form that matches whether the subject is singular or plural. They use correct subject-verb agreement when speaking, writing, and revising simple sentences.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students choose verbs that match singular and plural subjects in simple sentences. They can write and revise sentences such as “The bird sings” and “The birds sing.”
Common Misconceptions
- Students may match the verb to the nearest noun instead of the subject. They may also use singular and plural verb forms incorrectly, especially with is/are, has/have, and verbs ending in s.
How to Assess It
- Give students this exit ticket: “Circle the correct verb: The dogs (runs/run) outside. Then write one sentence with a singular subject and matching verb.”
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs noun cards and verb cards, then have them build and read five sentences with matching subjects and verbs.
Ask students to explain why “The cat sleeps” is correct but “The cats sleeps” is not.
Play Agreement Sort by placing sentence cards under “matches” or “does not match,” then correct each mismatch.
Use a classroom photo and have students write sentences about one person or object and about several people or objects.
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