1. Grammar Starter Interjections All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰
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?

2. In the back of your exercise book...
Grammar Starter: Interjections
Definition: A word used to express a strong feeling or sudden emotion.
Example: Oh, that was a surprise!
Ask for pupils’ definition before showing the correct one.
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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. Examples of interjections
Introductory interjections
Sound interjections
Hey
Yes
Phew
Ouch
Indeed
Mmmm
Wow
Well
Whoa
Can you think of anymore interjections?
Ouch, darn, golly, eek, oops, whoops, yikes etc.
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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?

4. Task time: create your own
Add your own interjection into these sentences. Be creative!
That pudding was delicious.
I am not trying that again.
Get off that floor.
My head hurts.
There’s a big spider in my bath.
I know my mum is not going to be happy.
TIP: Interjections normally come at the start of a sentence.
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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?