English Home Language - Term 2 - Week 3

Vocabulary is the set of words that we use to communicate. In this lesson, we will explore new words that can help us express our thoughts more clearly. We will read a short text together and identify unfamiliar words. As we discuss these words, we will think about their meanings and how they can be used in sentences.

Let's look at the sentence: 'The cat sat on the mat.' We can identify the subject (the cat), the verb (sat), and the prepositional phrase (on the mat). Now, if we change the subject to 'the dog,' the sentence becomes 'The dog sat on the mat.' Notice how the structure remains the same, but the subject changes. This is how we can build sentences using different words while keeping the same structure.

Now, let's work together to create sentences. I will give you a subject, and you will come up with a verb and a prepositional phrase. For example, if I say 'The bird,' you might say 'The bird flew over the tree.' Write your sentences on the board, and we will check for correct punctuation and spacing together.

For your independent practice, you will write a short paragraph in your vocabulary reflection journal. Use at least five new words that we discussed today. Make sure to check your sentences for correct punctuation and spacing. After writing, reflect on how these words can be used in everyday conversations.

• A type of punctuation
• A set of words used for communication
• A kind of sentence structure
• A reading comprehension skill

Answer: A set of words used for communication

Vocabulary refers to the collection of words that we use to express our ideas and communicate effectively.

• The dog runned fast.
• The cat sat on the mat.
• Birds flyed high.
• The fish swims in the water.

Answer: The cat sat on the mat.

This sentence is grammatically correct and uses proper punctuation.

Answer: The teacher

The subject is the part of the sentence that tells us who or what the sentence is about.

• Period
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark
• Comma

Answer: Question mark

A question mark is used to indicate that a sentence is asking something.

Answer: I feel happy when I play with my friends.

This sentence correctly uses the word 'happy' to express an emotion.

• A subject
• A location or time
• An action
• An emotion

Answer: A location or time

Prepositional phrases often describe where or when something happens.

Answer: Reading more books.

Reading exposes you to new words and helps you learn their meanings.