How to Write a Complete Sentence What do

How to Write a Complete Sentence

What do you need to make a complete sentence? • A capital letter to start your sentence – ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ • It needs to make sense and be a complete thought – The cat • End mark (Punctuation) . ? !

1. Capital Letter • Every sentence must begin with a CAPITAL LETTER. • Correct sentence: The dog ran to get the ball. • Incorrect sentence: the dog r. An to GET the ball.

Which sentences begin with a capital letter? • • i will share my toys with a friend. The pony trotted through the grass. The sun is shining brightly. my dog is sick.

2. Needs to Make Sense Example: The dog ran to get the ball. Who Action

Which sentences make sense? • • My house is tall and blue. The kitten ran up the hill. She took a walk in the park.

3. End Mark (Punctuation) • Every sentence needs an end mark, also called punctuation. • There are 3 types of end marks. 1. Period (. ) Use a period when a sentence tells you something. 2. Question Mark (? ) Use a question mark when a sentence asks a question. 3. Exclamation Mark (!) Use an exclamation mark when a sentence uses strong feeling or excitement.

Decide what kind of end mark or punctuation should be used for each sentence. • • • I can’t wait for my birthday party ! Will you eat lunch with me ? The child smiled at me. May I have another snack ? It’s snowing outside ! or.

Let’s Review! • What 3 things do you need to make a complete sentence? 1. Capital Letter 2. Needs to Make Sense 3. End Mark or Punctuation • Get out your paper so we can practice

Lets fix this sentence i lik to ply wif my friends

Lets fix this sentence Can yu hlp mi get my toys down

Lets fix this sentence the catwas playing outside. it wus running so fas

You write a sentence This weekend I will _____.