Writing sentences and punctuation (T2 W4)
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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It starts with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark. The most common punctuation marks are the full stop (.), question mark (?), and exclamation mark (!). For example, 'The cat is sleeping.' is a complete sentence. Today, we will learn how to write sentences correctly and use punctuation marks to show the end of our thoughts.
Let's look at some examples together. 'I love to play outside.' This sentence ends with a full stop because it is a statement. 'Are you coming to the party?' This sentence ends with a question mark because it asks something. 'Wow, that was amazing!' This sentence ends with an exclamation mark to show excitement. Notice how each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with the correct punctuation.
Now, let's create sentences as a class. I will say a word, and you will help me form a sentence. For example, if I say 'dog', you might say, 'The dog is barking.' Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After we create a few sentences together, we will check if we used the correct punctuation. Let's try with the words 'school', 'friend', and 'play'.
It's your turn to write! I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After you finish, read your sentences to a partner and check if they have used punctuation correctly. Remember, you can use a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark based on what you want to express.
Answer: .
A statement ends with a full stop.
Answer: The dog is barking!
The sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation mark.
Answer: ?
A question ends with a question mark.
Answer: :
A colon is not typically used at the end of a sentence.
Answer: I love pizza.
This is a complete sentence that expresses a thought.
Answer: !
An exclamation mark shows excitement.
Answer: A sentence.
A sentence is a complete thought expressed in words.
Answer: Do you like ice cream
This sentence is missing a question mark at the end.