Fun with Full Stops: Complete Sentences
Fun with Full Stops: Complete Sentences
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Fun with Full Stops: Complete Sentences
What do you already know about full stops?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will know how to use full stops correctly and write sentences with them.
What Is a Full Stop?
A full stop is a dot like this: . It goes at the end of a sentence.
Why Use Full Stops?
Full stops show us when a sentence ends. They help our writing make sense.
What Is a Sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that makes sense. It tells us something.
Example of a Sentence
The cat is black.
Spot the Full Stop!
Look for the dot at the end: I like ice cream.
Sentences Without Full Stops
Without full stops, sentences run together and are hard to read.
Let’s Fix This Sentence!
Can you add the full stop? She loves to draw
Full Stop or Not?
Sentence
Does it need a full stop?
I have a dog
Yes! It should be: I have a dog.
Where Do We Put Full Stops?
We put full stops at the end of sentences and after we finish our thought.
Start with a Capital
Begin every sentence with a big letter. End with a full stop.
Hint: Reading Out Loud
If you pause when reading, it might be time for a full stop!
Let’s Practise Together!
Add a full stop to this sentence: Sam went to school
Another Practice
Add a full stop: The dog is fast
Your Turn!
Can you add a full stop? Mum is cooking dinner
Writing with Full Stops
Now, try writing your own sentences with full stops at the end.
Check Your Sentences
Did you start with a capital letter and end with a full stop every time?
Let’s Review
A full stop ends a sentence and helps us read writing easily.
Time to Practise!
Write 3 sentences of your own. Use a full stop at the end of each one.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
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