English Home Language - Term 2 - Week 4

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. Punctuation helps us understand how to read a sentence. For example, 'The cat is sleeping.' is a statement, while 'Is the cat sleeping?' is a question. Today, we will learn how to write sentences correctly and use punctuation marks properly.

Let's look at some examples together. Here are two sentences: 'The dog barks.' and 'What a beautiful day!' Notice how the first sentence ends with a period because it is a statement, while the second ends with an exclamation mark to show excitement. Now, let’s practice identifying the punctuation in these sentences: 'I love ice cream.' and 'Can we go to the park?'

Now, let's write some sentences as a class. I will say a sentence, and you will help me add the correct punctuation. For example, if I say, 'The sun is shining', you will tell me that it needs a period at the end. After we write a few sentences together, I will ask you to create your own sentences using prompts I give you, such as 'My favorite animal is...'. Remember to use correct punctuation!

For your independent practice, I want you to write five sentences about your favorite things. Make sure each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with the correct punctuation mark. After writing, swap your paper with a partner and check each other's work for correct punctuation and spacing. Discuss any mistakes and help each other improve!

• Phrase
• Sentence
• Paragraph
• Word

Answer: Sentence

A sentence is defined as a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

• Period
• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

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

Answer: I love pizza.

This is an example of a complete sentence that expresses a thought.

• Running fast.
• The boy runs.
• When it rains.
• Because I like it.

Answer: The boy runs.

This option is a complete sentence that has a subject and a verb.

Answer: Period

A period is used to indicate the end of a statement.

• With a lowercase letter
• With a capital letter
• With a number
• With a punctuation mark

Answer: With a capital letter

Every sentence must start with a capital letter to indicate the beginning.

• I like to swim.
• I like to swim
• I like to swim!
• I like to swim?

Answer: I like to swim.

This sentence is correctly punctuated with a period at the end.

Answer: Spacing