English First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 8

In this lesson, we will review the key skills we have learned this term. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing through various activities. It is important to consolidate our learning to ensure we understand the material and can apply it in different contexts. We will read short texts and engage in discussions to check our understanding.

Let's look at a sentence that needs punctuation: 'the cat sat on the mat'. To make this a complete sentence, we need to add a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end. The corrected sentence is: 'The cat sat on the mat.' Notice how the capital letter indicates the start of the sentence and the full stop shows it has ended.

Now, we will read a short story together. After reading, I will ask you some questions about the text. For example, 'What was the main idea of the story?' and 'How did the characters feel?' Work in pairs to discuss your answers before we share them with the class. This will help you practice your speaking skills and deepen your understanding of the text.

For your independent practice, I want you to write five sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation. After you finish, swap your work with a partner and check each other's sentences for correct punctuation and spacing. This will help reinforce the skills we have practiced.

• To make it look pretty
• To help the reader understand the meaning
• To confuse the reader
• To add more words

Answer: To help the reader understand the meaning

Punctuation clarifies the meaning of sentences and helps readers know when to pause or stop.

• the dog barked
• The dog barked.
• the Dog barked.
• The dog barked

Answer: The dog barked.

This sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop, making it correct.

Answer: Discussing it with a partner or asking questions.

Talking about the text helps clarify thoughts and ensures comprehension.

• Add a comma
• Add a full stop
• Add a question mark
• Nothing

Answer: Add a full stop

A full stop indicates that the sentence has finished.

Answer: My favorite food is pizza.

This sentence is complete and uses correct punctuation.

• Full stop
• Comma
• Exclamation mark
• Question mark

Answer: Question mark

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

Answer: To indicate the start of a sentence and for proper nouns.

Capital letters help identify the beginning of sentences and names.

• The title of the story