In this video, students will learn how to identify verbs by recognizing actions or states of being in sentences. The lesson explains the common mistake of mistaking nouns for verbs and emphasizes the importance of understanding what a verb means. It covers the concept of linking verbs that connect the subject with an adjective, as well as the presence of helping verbs in sentences. By the end of the lesson, students will have a clear understanding of how to identify and recognize verbs in various sentence structures.