SPa G Spelling Punctuation and Grammar Year 4

SPa. G (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) Year 4 26. 02. 2021 Objective-W 1 Use verb tenses accurately and consistently - past, present, future, progressive and present perfect

Here is some of the vocabulary we will be using today. Standard English slang Vocabulary word Meaning Standard English The form of the English language widely accepted as the usual correct form. slang A type of language consisting of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing.

Non-Standard English Can you fill in the table below to convert these poorly written phrases into standard English? Remember to use the correct verb inflections. Non-Standard Forms Standard English We was We were I ain’t got I haven’t got You should of You should have I done it I seen him I did it / I have done it I saw him / I have seen him

Spot the Slang Read the sentences below and spot the non-standard English which needs to be corrected. Itwere a huge, red bus. It was a huge, red bus. “Iseen him at the newsagents yesterday, ” recalled Joey. “I saw him at the newsagents yesterday, ” recalled Joey. “I want one ofthem fancy watches, ” said Liam. “I want one of those fancy watches, ” said Liam. Jack don’ want none them of flies to bite thim. Jack doesn’t want any of those flies to bite him.

Standard English - Quick Quiz Let’s see if you can spot the slang. Which of these sentences is written in standard English? 1. A. I only come to see the paintings. B. I only came to see the paintings. 2. A. I done all of my work. B. I did all of my work. 3. A. Can I borrow a pencil? B. Can I lend a pencil?

Standard English - Quick Quiz Let’s see if you can spot the slang. Which of these sentences is written in standard English? 1. A. I only come to see the paintings. B. I only came to see the paintings. 2. A. I done all of my work. B. I did all of my work. 3. A. Can I borrow a pencil? B. Can I lend a pencil?

Standard English - Quick Quiz Let’s see if you can spot the slang. Which of these sentences is written in standard English? 4. A. Their house hasn’t got any toys B. Their house ain’t got any toys. 5. A. It’s our cousin, Spencer. B. It’s are cousin, Spencer.

Standard English - Quick Quiz Let’s see if you can spot the slang. Which of these sentences is written in standard English? 4. A. Their house hasn’t got any toys B. Their house ain’t got any toys. 5. A. It’s our cousin, Spencer. B. It’s are cousin, Spencer.

Conversation Confusion This conversation between a pair of teenagers is so confusing! Can you correct their speech into standard English so that we can understand what is going on? dead done I I’m bored. all my homework already. I haven’t. Can I borrow it from you and copy? Naw ! You should of were did it yourself. It easy. Well, you should have said if you were bothered. I’m really bored. I’ve done all my homework already. I ain’t. Canlend I it from you and copy? No! You should have done it yourself. It was easy. of Well, you should said if was you bothered.

Awful Advertising Below is an advertisement for a famous brand of sausages but it is littered with non-standard English. Can you correct it? no You can’t getany them fresher thanthes juicy, meatye sausages. They’re righ tasty reall yt ! There Ain’ no gristle in ’s t sight! Make sure you getthem ‘em any - there won’t benone left if you’re not quick. Silly Sausages Ltd of “I shouldhave got more!” Mrs Smith, Bolton

Task: Rewrite the postcard from Carrie accurately using Standard English Hi Mum, Today has been great, I done so many new things. We went on safari and we done loads of sightseeing. My favourite bit was when we was on the Jeep and we went to see the lions. One of them done a big yawn right at me! Harry hasn’t did his postcards yet. He were doing them last night be he were yawning and fell asleep! Love Carrie xxxx

Task: Rewrite the postcard from Carrie accurately using Standard English Hi Mum, Today has been great, I have done so many new things. We went on safari and we did loads of sightseeing. My favourite bit was when we were on the Jeep and we went to see the lions. One of them did a big yawn right at me! Harry hasn’t done his postcards yet. He was doing them last night be he was yawning and fell asleep! Love Carrie xxxx

Spellings for this week. Your spellings will now be taken from the list of common exception words for year 3/ 4. Each week there will be 10 to learn. There are some suggestions for activities to use on the next two slides. describe favourite height interest knowledge purpose quarter recent separate therefore

To practice these spellings complete no more than one of the following activities

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