1. Lesson 1.1 What is a Sentence? Created by: Tamara Russell
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Lesson 1.1 What is a Sentence?
Created by: Tamara Russell

2. What is a sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that tells a complete thought.
Not Sentences
Sentences
My best friend.
My best friend found a dog.
Barks all night.
The dog barks all night.

3. Which groups of words are sentences? Which groups are not sentences?
Try it Out!
Which groups of words are sentences? Which groups are not sentences?
Buddy does many tricks.
Buddy barks.
Big paws and floppy ears.
He sleeps all day.
His favorite rubber ball.
Plays with the cat.
They never fight.
sentence
not a sentence
not a sentence
sentence
not a sentence
not a sentence
sentence

4. Get out your seatwork journal and a pencil!
Get ready for seatwork!
Get out your seatwork journal and a pencil!

5. On Your Own 1. Good swimmers. Beavers swim fast.
Read the two groups of words after each number. Write the group of words that is a sentence.
1. Good swimmers.
Beavers swim fast.
2. They have flat tails.
Look like paddles.
3. Beavers steer with their tails.
Can swim under the water.
4. A thick coat of soft fur.
Their fur keeps them warm in cold water.
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sentence
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6. Tomorrow’s Lesson: More work with sentences
Great job today!
Tomorrow’s Lesson:
More work with sentences