1. Exclamation marks and exclamatory sentences
Grammar Starter
Exclamation marks and exclamatory sentences
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

2. In the back of your exercise book...
Grammar Starter: Exclamation marks and exclamatory sentences
Definitions:
An exclamation mark is a piece of punctuation which indicates strong feelings, surprise or pain.
An exclamatory sentence is a sentence that expresses these feelings and ends with an exclamation mark.
Example: Our team won the championship! !
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

3. Task time: create your own
Change these sentences into exclamatory sentences and say what emotion is being expressed.
I just won the lottery.
I just can’t work this homework out.
My life will never be the same without you.
Oh, I didn’t see you come in.
Wow, that was a thrilling rollercoaster.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?