Writing sentences and punctuation (T3 W2)
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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, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark. For example, 'I love reading.' is a complete sentence. Today, we will learn how to write our own sentences and use punctuation correctly.
Let's look at some examples. 'The cat is sleeping.' is a simple sentence. Notice how it starts with a capital letter and ends with a period. If we want to ask a question, we can say, 'Is the cat sleeping?' This sentence ends with a question mark. Lastly, if we want to express excitement, we can say, 'The cat is so cute!' which ends with an exclamation mark.
Now, let's practice writing sentences together. I will say a sentence, and you will help me write it on the board. For example, if I say, 'The dog is barking,' we will write it down, making sure to start with a capital letter and end with a period. After that, we will create a question together, like 'Is the dog barking?' and write it with a question mark.
For your independent practice, I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After writing, share your sentences with a partner and check each other's work for punctuation errors.
Answer: I like ice cream.
A complete sentence should end with a period to indicate it is a statement.
Answer: Pizza is my favorite food.
This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period.
Answer: What time is it?
A question ends with a question mark and asks for information.
Answer: Exclamation mark.
An exclamation mark is used to show strong feelings or excitement.
Answer: The dog is barking!
This sentence is correct as it starts with a capital letter and ends with an exclamation mark.
Answer: Where are you going?
The sentence is a question and needs a question mark at the end.
Answer: Sentence
A sentence is a complete thought that includes a subject and a verb.
Answer: I won the game!
This sentence expresses excitement and ends with an exclamation mark.