Materials: Whiteboard / slides, game board; worksheets for the partner version
① Set up the board
Fill each square with a different verb, such as run, swim, write, dance, sit, and make.
② Choose a square and change the verb to V-ingTeams take turns choosing a square. The student must change the verb into its V-ing form and spell it correctly.
For example:run → runningwrite → writingplay → playing
③ Spell it correctly to claim the square!
⭕️ Correct → Mark the square with your team’s symbol.
❌ Incorrect → You cannot claim the square, and the turn passes to the other team.
④ Get four in a row!The first team to connect four squares horizontally, vertically, or diagonally wins! 🏆
💡 Extra Challenge: Partner VersionAfter the team game, give students the game worksheet and let them play in pairs. The rules stay the same, but this version gives every student more chances to practice spelling V-ing forms.