Writing sentences and punctuation (T4 W10)
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A sentence is a group of words that tells us something. Every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark, like a full stop (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!). For example, 'The cat is sleeping.' This sentence starts with a capital 'T' and ends with a full stop. Punctuation helps us understand how to read sentences correctly.
Let's look at some examples. 'The dog barks.' This is a simple sentence. Notice the capital 'T' at the beginning and the full stop at the end. Now, if we change it to a question: 'Is the dog barking?' It starts with a capital letter and ends with a question mark. Lastly, an excited sentence: 'What a big dog!' This one ends with an exclamation mark. Each type of sentence has its own punctuation.
Now, let's work together to create sentences. I will say a few words, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'bird', 'fly', and 'sky', we can make the sentence: 'The bird flies in the sky.' Let's write it on the board together. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After we write it, we will read it aloud together.
It's your turn to write! Think of your favorite animal and write a sentence about it. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. For example, if your favorite animal is a cat, you could write: 'The cat is playful.' After you write your sentence, draw a picture of your animal. Once you finish, share your sentence with a partner and check if they can spot the punctuation.
Answer: A sentence
A sentence is a complete thought made up of words.
Answer: ?
A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.
Answer: Uppercase
Every sentence starts with an uppercase letter.
Answer: My favorite food is pizza.
Students should write a complete sentence that starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Answer: #
The hashtag (#) is not a punctuation mark used in sentences.
Answer: Exclamation mark (!)
An exclamation mark is used to show excitement or strong feelings.
Answer: When we see a full stop
A full stop indicates the end of a sentence.
Answer: An imperative sentence.
An imperative sentence gives a command or request.