English First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 9

Grammar is the set of rules that govern how we use language. It includes the structure of words, phrases, and sentences. Punctuation marks, such as commas, periods, and question marks, help clarify meaning and indicate pauses in writing. In this lesson, we will explore common grammatical errors and how to correct them, as well as the importance of using punctuation correctly to enhance clarity in our writing.

Let's look at the following sentence: 'the dog runned fast.' This sentence contains a grammatical error. The correct form should be 'the dog ran fast.' Notice how changing 'runned' to 'ran' corrects the verb tense. Additionally, we will examine punctuation: 'Lets eat Grandma' vs. 'Let's eat, Grandma.' The first sentence suggests something alarming, while the second indicates a friendly invitation. This highlights the importance of punctuation in conveying the correct message.

In small groups, students will receive a short paragraph filled with grammatical errors and incorrect punctuation. Each group will work together to identify and correct these mistakes. After 15 minutes, each group will present their corrected paragraph to the class, explaining the changes they made and why those changes improve the text. This collaborative effort will help reinforce their understanding of grammar and punctuation.

Students will write a short paragraph about their favorite hobby, ensuring they use correct grammar and punctuation. 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 the store.
• She goes to the store.
• She gone to the store.
• She going to the store.

Answer: She goes to the store.

The correct form uses the present tense 'goes' to match the subject 'She.'

• Comma
• Period
• Semicolon
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Comma

A comma is needed to separate the two independent clauses: 'I have a dog' and 'I love it very much.'

Answer: He doesn't like apples.

The contraction 'doesn't' is the correct form to indicate negation.

• Lets eat, Grandma!
• Lets eat Grandma!
• Let's eat Grandma!
• Lets eat Grandma!

Answer: Let's eat, Grandma!

The correct sentence uses the contraction 'Let's' and includes a comma to clarify the meaning.

Answer: To clarify meaning and indicate pauses.

Punctuation helps readers understand the structure and flow of sentences.

• It's should be its.
• Chased should be chase.
• The should be A.
• Tail should be tails.

Answer: It's should be its.

'It's' is a contraction for 'it is,' while 'its' is the possessive form.

Answer: What time is it? Do you know?

The sentence requires a question mark to indicate a question.