What do we already know about different types
What do we already know about different types of sentences?
L. OTo understand that sentences can be changed to have different functions. Eg. A statement, question, exclamation or command. To use my knowledge of manipulating sentence structure to create a mini adventure
Questions and Statements A statement is an information sentence. It tells the reader something. The ship sailed across the ocean. A statement starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop.
Questions and Statements A question asks the reader something. It begins with a question word. What colour is the dog? A question starts with a capital letter and ends with a question mark.
Here a few:
Questions and Statements “What was that noise? ” Lucy asked Edmund. Who was creeping down the corridor? Where were the others? How did she know that he was here? The key turned in the lock. The door was ancient. Her name was Lucy. He was hiding inside the wardrobe. Can you think of one of each and write it on your whiteboard or tell your partner?
Exclamations and Commands A command is an order A command usually starts with an imperative verb, which is a bossy verb, telling you what to do. It can end with a full stop or an exclamation mark.
Exclamations and Commands Exclamations always start with what or how. (In a grammar test…) - How nice! - How nice it is! - How big your house is! - How fast! - What a surprise! - What a big house you've got!
Exclamations and Commands Hey! That’s my coat! Ouch, the branch hit me! Oh no, he’s disappeared! The snow is melting! Get in the car now! Take your gloves. Go and get your coat on. Don’t slip on the ice. Can you think of one of each and write it on your whiteboard or tell your partner?
Can you think of any more examples linked to The story of the Trojan Horse? Type of sentence Example Statement There’s a large, wooden horse outside. Question How can we win this war? Exclamation How huge it is! Command Draw your swords! Write a short descriptive passage that could be part of your Story of Troy you completed last week. Try to make clear whether each sentence is a statement, question, exclamation or command.
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