English·Grammar & Punctuation·conceptual
Building sentences
Understand that words combine to make sentences — a sentence expresses a complete thought; produce and expand complete sentences in speech and writing
Suggested ages 4–6
Evidence of understanding
- Distinguish between complete sentences and fragments
- Compose a complete sentence with a subject and verb
- Expand a simple sentence by adding detail
Assessment prompt
If Building sentences says something like "The dog", can they tell you that's not a complete sentence — and add words to make it say something like "The dog ran fast"?
Standards alignment
L.K.1fUS · ccss-ela
L.K.1f
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
Eng.App2.Y1.Sent.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Combining words into sentences
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1