Sentence Structure
Year 4 Curriculum: Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun groups/phrases and verb groups/ phrases and preposional phrases (ACELA1493) [R W S L]
First Steps ideas:
Sentence Manipulation
Modifying sentences
Sentence Manipulation
- Changing one type of sentence into another type, e.g. using types such as command, exclamation, question, statement.
- Transforming a sentence by experimenting with the position of words, clauses and phrases.
- Expanding sentences by adding further relevant information.
- Reducing sentences by removing words, clauses or phrases.
Modifying sentences
- Provide students with a simple sentence consisting of a main clause, e.g. A parent approached the principal’s office.
- – Pose questions to students to help them generate further information, e.g. Who was the parent? What did he look like? What was his attitude? What was his purpose?
- – After discussing possible responses to the questions, have each student modify the sentence to incorporate new information.
- – Encourage them to experiment with alternative combinations.
- – Allow time for them to share their sentences and discuss the
effectiveness of each one.
Extra- putting back together the order and components in sentences
using subject specific vocabulary
focus on punctuation type- where is the..... ( relate to yr 4 content description)
Different Types of Sentences
A statement declares or states something. Statements are used to provide information, or to make remarks and assertions, e.g. It’s my turn next. The dog ran down the street. Written texts consist mainly of statements, unless deliberate interaction with the reader is intended.
A question is used to inquire about something, request information or to gain further information, e.g. Is it lunchtime? Where is the train station?
A command directs or gives orders. Commands are used to get things done, to obtain services or goods, e.g. Mix flour and butter on high. Two tickets to Paris, please.
An exclamation expresses strong feelings. Exclamations are often used to express emotions, including surprise, fear, excitement and happiness, e.g. Very exciting! I have just won the lottery!
Sentence Structure
The number of clauses in a sentence helps students to identify the sentence structure. Understanding the structures of different sentences allows you to write more interesting sentences, constructing writing that is more interesting and suitable to their purpose and audience. The three main sentence structures are simple, compound and complex.
A simple sentence contains one independent clause, e.g. We went to the zoo.
Compound sentences contain two or more independent clauses. Each clause must be able to stand alone in conveying a complete message, e.g. We went to the zoo and we saw a tiger.
Complex sentences contain at least one independent clause and one dependent clause, e.g. When we were on holidays we went to the zoo and saw a tiger.
A simple sentence contains one independent clause, e.g. We went to the zoo.
Compound sentences contain two or more independent clauses. Each clause must be able to stand alone in conveying a complete message, e.g. We went to the zoo and we saw a tiger.
Complex sentences contain at least one independent clause and one dependent clause, e.g. When we were on holidays we went to the zoo and saw a tiger.
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WALT: TO SORT SENTENCE INTO THEIR DIFFERENT SENTENCE STRUCTURES
WILF: hOW WELL YOU READ OVER TH DEFinitions OF THE
SENTENCES TO HELP YOU WHEN SORTING OUT THE WORDS
sOCIAL gOAL:tO WORK INDEPENDENTLY, LETTING OTHERS THE CHANCE TO
WORK OUT THE SORT ON THIER OWN
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