Grammar words: letter, word, sentence

LANGUAGE

English›Grammar & Punctuation|Ages 5—6|ID: mt_TfOiog-ALs

Use basic grammatical terminology when discussing reading and writing: letter, capital letter, word, singular, plural, sentence, punctuation, full stop, question mark, exclamation mark

Mastery Evidence

Name punctuation marks correctly when pointed out in text
Use terms like 'capital letter' and 'full stop' when editing writing
Explain what a 'sentence' is using the correct term

Assessment Prompt

“If you point to a full stop or a question mark in a book, can [child] tell you what it's called and what it's for — and do they know the difference between a word and a sentence?”

Curriculum Standards2 alignments

Eng.App2.Y1.Term.1The national curriculum in England

Terminology for pupils

letter, capital letter, word, singular, plural, sentence, punctuation, full stop, question mark, exclamation mark

English · Key Stage 1

Eng_Y1_WVGP_06The national curriculum in England

Use grammatical terminology

Use the grammatical terminology in English Appendix 2 in discussing their writing.

English · Key stage 1

Prerequisites2

Building sentences
hardAges 4—6
Starting and Ending Sentences
softAges 5—8

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Building sentences hard
Sentence concept foundational to grammar terminology
Starting and Ending Sentences soft
Punctuation terms part of grammar terminology
- Building sentences hard
  Must understand sentences before punctuating them

Unlocks1

Grammar Terms: Nouns, Verbs and Tense
hardAges 6—7