Joining using 'and'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can join two simple sentences with 'and'.
Key learning points
- And is a type of joining word.
- A joining word can join two simple sentences.
- Each simple sentence is about one idea and makes complete sense.
- The second idea builds on to the first idea if ‘and’ is used to join them.
- Grammatically accurate sentences start with capital letters and most often end with full stops.
Keywords
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Build on - add to
Related - linked to
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to link related ideas together.
Give some non-examples to show what it sounds like when two ideas are unrelated e.g. Dad baked bread and she missed her sister.
Teacher tip
In Learning Cycle 1, make sure pupils are given plenty of opportunities to say sentences orally and hear that they make complete sense.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the sentence with the correct punctuation.
Q2.Match these key words to their definition:
Q3.Which sentences make complete sense?
Q4.A simple sentence must...
Q5.Match the verb type:
Q6.Identify the verb in this sentence: The sky is blue.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word is a verb?
Q2.Identify the joining word.
Q3.We can use the joining word 'and' to...
Q4.Which joining word would join these two simple sentences together? The children played _____ the parents chatted.
Q5.Which simple sentence does this first idea relate best to? The moon shone.
Q6.Match the first idea to the second idea that it relates to.
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