Using Action, Emotion, or States of Being Words Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.4.6

Core Standard
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When we are trying to capture an event or share an experience with our readers we want to be sure to use words that project the feeling that were experienced. There are verbs that are words of action that help us explain what is happening. Then there are words that express the emotions that were felt through this time. There are also words that just express the state of what is happening in a sequence. These worksheets help you navigate the use of these words in your writing.

Action, Emotion, or States of Being Words Worksheets:

The Birth of Science – What do those mean? Now use them in a complete passage.

Understanding Ecosystems – You will find a very unique questioning format here.

Alex Has a Bad Day – At least he got a day off from school!

In the Classroom – You are given a starter sentence and then asked to find a similar sentence.

The Art of Navigation – It always amazed me how those ships found their way with GPS.

Growing Food at Home – Nowadays, many suburban families are growing food in backyard gardens. If you take care of your garden, you will get an abundant harvest.

Accurately Describing Actions – Read each sentence. Then choose the word that describes what the person is doing.

States of Being – Read each question below. Circle the correct answer.

Describing People –Use a dictionary to look up each bold word below. Write its definition on the line. Then find the sentence that illustrates the word. Write the word on the line next to the sentence.

Wildlife Conservation – Rewrite the sentences. Replace the words in parentheses with the appropriate bold word from the paragraph.

Describing People in Situations – Choose a word from the Word Bank to describe each situation. Write the correct word on the line.

Choosing Appropriate Adjectives – Fill in the table. Use a dictionary or thesaurus if necessary to help you understand the meaning of the words.

Mrs. Potts Hits the Road – Mrs. Potts was driving across the country. First she ascended the mountains.

Choosing Appropriate Words – Read each situation below. Choose from the two bold words the one that best fits the situation, and underline that word. If needed, use a dictionary to help you.

A Day with Grandma – Match each weak verb with its stronger, more precise synonym.

How to Add Action and Emotion to What You Write?


Here are some ways with which you can add action and emotion to what you write:


Use Appropriate Vocabulary


Words are the biggest weapon when it comes to creating an impact and influencing while writing. If you want your writing to contain more action and emotion, then it is best to use vocabulary accordingly. Your readers are going to imagine things in mind with the help of these words. That is why it is very important to use words that match the situation. You can easily create a scenario that you like with the help of appropriate words. An important tip is to use more describing words. Do not just use simple and boring words that have lost their charm in the everyday routine. Make sure to use the adjectives that create an impact. For example, if you want to describe the beauty of a woman, you can use words like charming and alluring. As they have more meaning to them than the plain adjective pretty.


Use Punctuations


Punctuations can also be a powerful tool when it comes to adding action and emotion in your writing. It is true that words play an important role, but you can maximize their effects by adding the correct punctuation. Punctuations not only help the readers in understanding the text better, but they can also create a scenario in the story. Use exclamation marks, hyphens, and parenthesis to make your writing full of action and emotions.


Picture the Scene as Movie


A very helpful tip to adding more action and emotion to your writing is to picture the scene as a movie scene. This would help you focus more on the details. Good writings contain necessary details that add more value and emotions to the writing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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