English First Additional Language - Term 4 - Week 10

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Every sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark. For example, 'The cat is sleeping.' is a complete sentence. It tells us something about the cat and ends with a period.

Let's look at some sentences together. 'What is your name?' is a question and ends with a question mark. 'I love ice cream!' is an exclamation and ends with an exclamation mark. Notice how the punctuation changes the meaning of the sentence. We will practice identifying the punctuation in sentences we read aloud.

Now, let's write some sentences as a class. I will say a sentence, and you will help me write it on the board. For example, if I say, 'The dog runs fast,' we will write it down together. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a period. After we write it, we will read it together and check for punctuation.

For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation at the end of each sentence. After writing, draw a picture of your animal and label it with one of your sentences. This will help you connect your writing with your drawing.

• A phrase
• A sentence
• A paragraph
• A question

Answer: A sentence

A sentence is defined as a complete thought expressed in words.

• Period
• Comma
• Question mark
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence that asks something.

• A lowercase letter
• A capital letter
• A number
• A punctuation mark

Answer: A capital letter

Every sentence begins with a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.

Answer: I love pizza.

This sentence expresses a complete thought and uses correct punctuation.

• Running fast.
• The cat.
• The cat is sleeping.
• Is sleeping.

Answer: The cat is sleeping.

This option is a complete thought and has both a subject and a verb.

Answer: Exclamation mark

An exclamation mark indicates strong feelings or excitement at the end of a sentence.

• One
• Two
• Three
• Four

Answer: Three

The lesson instructed students to write three sentences about their favorite animal.