Present tense
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can say and write a simple sentence in the simple present tense.
Key learning points
- A simple sentence is about one idea and it makes complete sense.
- A simple sentence can be written in the present tense.
- A simple sentence contains one verb and at least one noun.
- The verb carries the tense of a sentence.
- Grammatically accurate sentences start with capital letters and most often end with full stops.
Keywords
Simple sentence - a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense
Present tense - tells the reader the action is happening now
Capital letter - the upper case formation of a letter
Full stop - a punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence
Verb - a doing or being word
Common misconception
Pupils may think some phrases are sentences because they can look longer than full simple sentences.
Ensure pupils understand that simple sentences must contain a verb in order to make sense. Note that phrases are often adjectives and nouns.
Teacher tip
Lots of oral rehearsal of simple sentences is very valuable. Ensure pupils can do this before they are tasked with writing their own simple sentence.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Q2.Tick the complete sentence.
Q3.Match the following parts of a sentence with the correct example.
Q4.What is the verb in the following sentence? The red ball bounces.
Q5.Match the tense to the correct definition.
Q6.Tick the sentence written in the present tense.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1. A simple sentence is about ...
Q2.Tick the sentences that make sense.
Q3.Match the following word types with the correct example.
Q4.Identify the noun in this sentence: Matt is sad.
Q5.Tick the sentence that is correct.
Q6.Tick the two statements that complete this sentence: A simple sentence ...
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