1. Visual Verbs:
Using Manipulatives
to Teach Verb Tenses
Los Angeles Regional CATESOL • October 22, 2011
Marla Yoshida • marla.yoshida@unx.uci.edu
UC Irvine Extension • International Programs
http://yoshidacatesol.pbworks.com
3. Advantages of a 3-D timeline
• Real objects keep students’ interest.
• Moving “verbs” around on their own timelines
keeps students involved and helps them
understand. Effective for kinesthetic learners.
• You don’t have to redraw it every time.
• The “verbs” aren’t static. They can be made to
show the qualities of tenses by rolling or
stretching.
4. Constructing a 3-D timeline
1. Gather your materials:
• A strip of corner molding (wood or plastic).
2-3 feet is a good length.
5. Constructing a 3-D timeline
1. Gather your materials:
• A metal strip or strips, slightly shorter and
narrower than the molding. Hacksaw blades
work well. Magnetic tape is also OK.
6. Constructing a 3-D timeline
1. Gather your materials:
• Hard-drying clay for the ends of the timeline.
7. Constructing a 3-D timeline
1. Gather your materials:
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks or other strong
glue.
• Paint is optional
22. Try these on the timeline:
1. I ate breakfast at 7:00 this morning.
2. While I was eating, I spilled some orange
juice.
3. I’ve been here for 20 minutes.
4. I’ve seen that movie three times.
5. I had decided to see that movie even before I
saw the trailer.
23. Try these on the timeline:
6. I wear glasses.
7. I’m wearing glasses.
8. I’m going to wear glasses again tomorrow.
9. When you see me again, I’ll still be wearing
glasses.