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, such as a full stop (.), question mark (?), or exclamation mark (!). For example, 'I love to play soccer.' 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 full stop. 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 create sentences together. 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 the correct punctuation. Let’s try a few more words: 'school', 'friend', and 'play'.
Now it’s your turn! Write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure each sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with the correct punctuation. After you finish, read your sentences to a partner and check if they have the correct punctuation and spacing.
Answer: ?
A question ends with a question mark.
Answer: The dog is barking.
Sentences should start with a capital letter and end with a full stop.
Answer: My favorite food is pizza.
A complete sentence expresses a full thought and should be punctuated correctly.
Answer: !
An exclamation mark is used to show excitement.
Answer: A sentence.
A sentence is a complete thought that includes a subject and a verb.
Answer: word
A word is not a punctuation mark; it is a part of a sentence.
Answer: Read it aloud
Reading your sentence aloud helps you check for errors and clarity.
Answer: Capital letter.
The first letter of a sentence should always be a capital letter.