English // Grammar & Punctuation

Building sentences

Understand that words combine to make sentences — a sentence expresses a complete thought; produce and expand complete sentences in speech and writing

Ages
4 to 6
Type
Concept
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Quick check

If the learner says something like "The dog", can they tell you that's not a complete sentence — and add words to make it say something like "The dog ran fast"?

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  • Distinguish between complete sentences and fragments
  • Compose a complete sentence with a subject and verb
  • Expand a simple sentence by adding detail

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Building sentences

Ages 4 to 6 // Concept

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  • Subordinate clausesRequired

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 6 to 9

    Must understand sentences before combining clauses

  • Fixing Fragments & Run-OnsRequired

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 9 to 10

    Recognising and correcting sentence fragments requires a clear conceptual understanding of what constitutes a complete sentence

  • Self-Correcting While ReadingHelpful

    Reading Comprehension // Ages 5 to 11

    Sense-checking uses sentence knowledge

  • Expanded noun phrasesHelpful

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 6 to 7

    Sentence concept helps understanding where noun phrases fit

  • PronounsHelpful

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 6 to 7

    Sentence concept supports understanding pronoun function

  • Past, Present and Progressive TenseHelpful

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 6 to 9

    Sentence concept supports understanding how verbs function in sentences

  • Reading with Expression and AccuracyHelpful

    Phonics & Word Reading // Ages 6 to 10

    Understanding sentence structure supports expressive phrasing

  • Commas in listsHelpful

    Grammar & Punctuation // Ages 6 to 11

    Understanding sentences supports knowing where to place commas

  • Multi-Step Problem SolvingHelpful

    Mathematics // Mathematical Thinking // Ages 7 to 8

    Cross-subject: making sense of multi-step word problems requires understanding that sentences express complete thoughts (reading comprehension foundation)

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

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Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
L.K.1f
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng.App2.Y1.Sent.1

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