English First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 5

Today, we will explore new words that help us express our thoughts better. Vocabulary is important because it allows us to communicate clearly. We will read a short story together and identify new words. After reading, we will discuss what these words mean and how we can use them in sentences.

Let's look at the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.' Notice how each word has a space and the sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. Now, if we want to change it to 'The dog sat on the mat,' we simply replace 'cat' with 'dog.' This shows how we can build sentences by changing just one word while keeping the structure the same.

In groups, you will receive a sentence on a card. Your task is to swap one word in the sentence with a new word from the vocabulary list we created. For example, if your sentence is 'The bird sings,' you might change it to 'The frog sings.' After swapping, share your new sentence with the class and explain your word choice.

Now it's your turn to write! Choose three new words from our vocabulary list and write a sentence for each. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. Once you finish, pair up with a partner and read your sentences to each other. Check if your sentences make sense and if they are correctly punctuated.

• A type of punctuation
• A collection of words
• A kind of sentence structure

Answer: A collection of words

Vocabulary refers to the set of words known and used by a person or group.

• the dog barks.
• The dog barks
• The Dog barks.

Answer: The Dog barks.

The correct sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.

Answer: I am happy today.

A correct sentence should express a complete thought and use proper punctuation.

• .
• !
• ?

Answer: ?

A question ends with a question mark.

• sad
• angry
• excited

Answer: excited

Excited is a synonym that can fit in the context of the sentence.

Answer: A space.

Spaces are used to separate words in a sentence.

• Running fast.
• The boy runs.
• Quickly.

Answer: The boy runs.

A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Answer: Capital letter.

The first letter of a sentence must be capitalized to indicate the start of a new thought.