Writing: Basic Mechanics and Formation (A1) - Lesson 7: Writing Simple Sentences with Subject-Verb

Writing: Basic Mechanics & Formation (A1) - Lesson 7: Writing Simple Sentences with Subject-Verb

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Hello Learners! 👋

Today, we will learn how to build simple English sentences. Sentences are groups of words that tell a complete idea.

In this lesson, you will learn:

• What a subject and a verb are in a sentence.
• How to put a subject and a verb together to make a simple sentence.
• To use capital letters and full stops correctly in your sentences.

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What Makes a Simple Sentence?

The simplest sentences in English have two main parts:

1. A Subject: This is WHO or WHAT is doing the action. (e.g., I, You, He, She, It, We, They, The cat, My friend)
2. A Verb: This is THE ACTION or state of being. (e.g., run, eats, sleep, is, like, play)

We put them together like this: Subject + Verb.

Examples:

• I read. (Subject: I, Verb: read)
• She sings. (Subject: She, Verb: sings)
• Birds fly. (Subject: Birds, Verb: fly)
• We eat. (Subject: We, Verb: eat)

Important Reminders:

• Start your sentence with a capital letter.
• End your statement sentence with a full stop (.).
• The word "I" is always a capital letter.

Activity 1: Choose the Verb

Look at the subject. Choose a verb from the buttons that can go with it to make a simple sentence.

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Activity 2: Build a Sentence!

Put the subject and verb together to make a sentence. Remember your capital letter and full stop!

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Activity 3: Write Your Own!

Let's practice more! Look at the subject and verb. Write the full sentence correctly.

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✨ Tips for Writing Simple Sentences ✨

• Ask "Who?" or "What?": This helps you find the subject. (e.g., "Who reads?" Answer: "I")
• Ask "Does what?": This helps you find the verb. (e.g., "I do what?" Answer: "read")
• Keep it simple: At first, use short subjects and common verbs you know.
• Check your C.U.P.S.:
  • Capitals: Is the first letter capital? Is "I" capital?
  • Understanding: Does your sentence make sense?
  • Punctuation: Is there a full stop at the end?
  • Spelling: Are the words spelled correctly? (For this lesson, we give you the words!)

Amazing Sentence Building! 🎉

You've learned how to make simple English sentences with a subject and a verb. This is a big step in your writing journey!