English First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 7

Grammar is the set of rules that helps us communicate clearly. Punctuation marks, such as periods, commas, and question marks, help us understand the meaning of sentences. For example, a period indicates the end of a statement, while a question mark shows that a sentence is asking something. Proper spacing between words is also crucial for readability. In this lesson, we will explore how to use these elements effectively in our writing.

Let’s look at the following sentence: 'the dog runned fast.' This sentence has a grammatical error. The correct form is 'the dog ran fast.' Notice how we changed 'runned' to 'ran.' Now, let's add punctuation: 'The dog ran fast.' We can also add a question: 'Did the dog run fast?' This shows how we can change a statement into a question by adding a question mark at the end.

In small groups, students will receive a set of sentences with grammatical errors. Each group will work together to identify the mistakes and rewrite the sentences correctly. For example, if a sentence reads, 'She go to the store,' students should discuss and correct it to 'She goes to the store.' After correcting, groups will share their sentences with the class, explaining the changes they made.

Students will write a short paragraph about their favorite animal, ensuring they use correct grammar, punctuation, and spacing. After writing, they will exchange their paragraphs with a partner for peer editing. Each student will check their partner's work for grammatical errors and punctuation mistakes, providing constructive feedback. Finally, students will revise their paragraphs based on the feedback received.

• She go to school.
• She goes to school.
• She gone to school.

Answer: She goes to school.

The verb 'goes' agrees with the subject 'She' in the present tense.

• .
• ,
• ?

Answer: ?

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

Answer: He ran very fast.

The correct past tense of 'run' is 'ran,' not 'runned.'

• I like apples.
• Ilike apples.
• I likeapples.

Answer: I like apples.

Proper spacing between words is essential for clarity.

Answer: To separate items in a list or to indicate a pause.

Commas help clarify meaning by separating elements in a sentence.

• The cat is sleeping.
• Is the cat sleeping?
• The cat sleeps.

Answer: Is the cat sleeping?

This sentence asks for information, indicated by the question mark.

Answer: Where are you going?

The sentence is a question and should end with a question mark.

• go
• goed
• going

Answer: go

The base form 'go' is correct for the present tense.