english– grade 4 copyright © 2010 kelly mott lesson 1: what is a sentence?

English– Grade 4

Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott


Lesson 1: What is a sentence?

Q: What is a sentence?A: A sentence is a group of words that tell complete thought.


LESSON 1: WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

A sentence must have twoparts to be a completethought.



A sentence must tell:who or what?

Example: The baseball player



A sentence must tell:what is or what happens

Example: The baseball player hit a homerun.



Let’s look at another one.



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A sentence must tell:who or what?

Example: The kitten



A sentence must tell:what is or what happens

Example: The kitten is soft.



SUM IT UP


A sentence must tell:WHO?AND

WHAT?


Does this make sense?



Let’s Practice: Tell if it is a sentence or not a

sentence.

A great place for a vacation.

a. Sentenceb. Not a Sentence


You’re Right!


Incorrect,Try Again.


The park has famous hot springs.



You’re Right!


The first national park in the world.



You’re Right!


Flows through the park into the canyon.



You’re Right!


Many different kinds of wildlife.



You’re Right!


Jed’s family camped at Yellowstone.



You’re Right!


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A sentence must tell:

WHO?AND

WHAT?Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott


Turning Point Practice: Choose the one that is a

complete sentence.

Choose the one that is a complete sentence.

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1. Planned the trip ahead of time.

2. Ben’s family planned for the trip.



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1. Bought equipment for the trip.

2. His family bought a tent.


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1. His parents sent for information.

2. Maps and information about the park.


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1. The family camped in a meadow.

2. Enjoyed the view of the mountains.


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1. Hiked together along the trail.

2. They admired the towering rocks.


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1. Over 60 kinds of animals.2. The hikers saw deer and

bear.


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1. The giant trees are famous.

2. Over three thousand years old.


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1. The canyon is deep and narrow.

2. Formed by ice many years ago.


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1. More than a mile above the valley.

2. This peak is the highest point.


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1. The park has many waterfalls.

2. A rainbow above the falls.


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1. Skiing in the winter.2. The park is open all year.


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1. A museum is near the entrance.

2. A nature center and other small museums.

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HOMEWORK


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WRITING APPLICATIONPersuasive Prompt:

Pretend that you own a park or another vacation place. Write a paragraph about it. Tell what is in it, what it looks like, and what activities it offers. Try to make people want to come to your park. Be sure all of your sentences are complete.


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