What you will learn in Grade 1
Today's goal: Arrange words in a sensible order and begin a sentence with a capital letter and end it correctly.
Core concept
The cat sleeps.
A sentence is a group of words that gives a complete idea.
Core concept
Maya reads a book.
A sentence usually begins with a capital letter and ends with punctuation.
Core concept
We play in the park.
A good sentence puts words in an order that makes the meaning clear.
Core concept
A sentence tells a complete idea.
A complete sentence tells a whole idea rather than leaving the reader waiting for more.
Core idea
Arrange words in a sensible order and begin a sentence with a capital letter and end it correctly.
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
Who?
Maya
“Maya” demonstrates one way to build a clear sentence.
Does what?
reads
“reads” tells what the subject does or is.
What?
a book
“a book” receives the action of the verb.
See the skill in action
Mixed wordsbook / reads / Maya / a
CorrectMaya reads a book.
CheckCapital + words in order + punctuation
Quick check
Which is a complete sentence: 'runs fast' or 'The boy runs fast.'?
Practice like a learner
- Arrange: likes / Sam / apples.
- Add a capital letter: the dog is small.
- Add punctuation: I have a red bag__
- Write a sentence about your school.
- Read your sentence aloud and check its meaning.
Self-check: Can you explain the rule, give a new example and tell someone why your answer is correct?
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