Writing sentences and punctuation (T4 W10)
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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 full stop (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!). For example, 'I love siSwati.' is a complete sentence. Today, we will learn how to write our own sentences and use punctuation correctly.
Let's look at some examples together. 'The cat is sleeping.' is a simple sentence. Notice how it starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. Now, 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, 'What a cute cat!' which ends with an exclamation mark.
Now, let's practice writing sentences as a class. I will give you a word, and you will help me create 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 the correct punctuation. After we create a few sentences together, I will ask you to identify the punctuation used in each sentence.
It's your turn to write! I want you to think of your favorite animal and write three sentences about it. Make sure each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with the correct punctuation. After you finish writing, share your sentences with a partner and check if they used punctuation correctly.
Answer: A sentence
A sentence is defined as a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
Answer: ?
A question mark (?) is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.
Answer: With a capital letter
Every sentence must begin with a capital letter to indicate the start of a new thought.
Answer: I love pizza.
An example of a correct sentence about food, starting with a capital letter and ending with a full stop.
Answer: #
The hashtag (#) is not a punctuation mark used to end sentences.
Answer: Exclamation mark (!)
An exclamation mark is used at the end of a sentence to express excitement or strong emotion.
Answer: Three
The lesson instructed students to write three sentences about their favorite animal.
Answer: Punctuation and capitalization.
It's important to check that each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with the correct punctuation.