Grammar Skill First Grade Unit 1 Week 1 Created by Kristi Waltke Sentences Grammar Skill First Grade Unit 1 Week 1 Created by Kristi Waltke

A sentence is a group of words that tell a whole idea. Remember that a sentence starts with a capital letter. A sentence ends with punctuation (like a period or question mark).

It tells who is in the sack. Sam is in the sack. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea It tells who is in the sack.

Let’s Play Find the Mistake! We will circle the reason that the sentence at the top of the page is incorrect.

Sam is. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

Sam is a cat Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

dot is a dog. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

The big yellow cat. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

Sat on my lap. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

my cat is little. Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

Jack is a little boy Capital letter Ending punctuation Whole Idea

Good Job!

Now it’s your turn to make a sentence Now it’s your turn to make a sentence. Remember the three parts to making a good sentence. ______ like to ________. _______ likes to _______.

Knowing about what makes a sentence will help you become a super reader!