Identifying declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences

Identifying declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences
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ELA6th,7th Grade

This lesson contains 25 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 30 min

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Identifying declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences

Slide 1 - Slide

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will know what a declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentence is and how to identify them.

Slide 2 - Slide

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson and explain to students what they will learn and be able to do by the end of the lesson.
What do you already know
about declarative, interrogative,
imperative, and exclamatory sentences?

Slide 3 - Mind map

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Declarative Sentence
A declarative sentence is a statement. It is used to convey information or make a statement of fact. 

Example: The sky is blue.

Slide 4 - Slide

Explain what a declarative sentence is, and provide an example. Ask students to come up with their own examples.
Interrogative Sentence
An interrogative sentence is a question. It is used to ask for information or clarification. 

Example: How old are you?

Slide 5 - Slide

Explain what an interrogative sentence is, and provide an example. Ask students to come up with their own examples.
Imperative Sentence
An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request. It is used to tell someone to do something. 

Example: Clean your room.

Slide 6 - Slide

Explain what an imperative sentence is, and provide an example. Ask students to come up with their own examples.
Exclamatory Sentence
An exclamatory sentence is used to express strong emotion or surprise. It is usually punctuated with an exclamation mark. 

Example: What a beautiful day!

Slide 7 - Slide

Explain what an exclamatory sentence is, and provide an example. Ask students to come up with their own examples.
Identifying Sentence Types
To identify the type of sentence, look for the purpose or function of the sentence. Ask yourself: 
  • is it making a statement?
  • asking a question?
  • giving a command?
  • or expressing strong emotion?

Slide 8 - Slide

Explain to students how to identify the type of sentence. Encourage them to practice identifying sentence types in sample sentences.
Let's see if you can recall the four types of sentences 

Slide 9 - Slide

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Which type of sentence expresses strong feeling or emotion?
A
Interrogative sentence
B
Imperative sentence
C
Exclamatory sentence
D
Declarative sentence

Slide 10 - Quiz

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Which type of sentence gives a command or makes a request?
A
Interrogative sentence
B
Imperative sentence
C
Declarative sentence
D
Exclamatory sentence

Slide 11 - Quiz

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Which type of sentence asks a question?
A
Imperative sentence
B
Exclamatory sentence
C
Interrogative sentence
D
Declarative sentence

Slide 12 - Quiz

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Which type of sentence makes a statement or expresses an opinion?
A
Imperative sentence
B
Exclamatory sentence
C
Declarative sentence
D
Interrogative sentence

Slide 13 - Quiz

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Now you know the types of sentences, let's identify what type of sentence is the following

Slide 14 - Slide

Ask students to identify the type of sentence in the example sentence and explain their reasoning.
What type of sentence is 'Stop talking during class!'?
A
Interrogative
B
Exclamatory
C
Imperative
D
Declarative

Slide 15 - Quiz

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Identify the type of sentence: What time is it?
A
Interrogative
B
Imperative
C
Exclamatory
D
Declarative

Slide 16 - Quiz

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What type of sentence is 'I am so excited for my birthday!'?
A
Exclamatory
B
Declarative
C
Interrogative
D
Imperative

Slide 17 - Quiz

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What type of sentence is 'Please pass the salt'?
A
Interrogative
B
Declarative
C
Exclamatory
D
Imperative

Slide 18 - Quiz

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What type of sentence is 'Have you finished your homework'?
A
Declarative
B
Exclamatory
C
Imperative
D
Interrogative

Slide 19 - Quiz

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What type of sentence is 'I can't believe we won!'?
A
Exclamatory
B
Imperative
C
Declarative
D
Interrogative

Slide 20 - Quiz

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What type of sentence is 'The cat is sleeping on the couch'?
A
Declarative
B
Exclamatory
C
Imperative
D
Interrogative

Slide 21 - Quiz

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Write one declarative sentence

Slide 22 - Open question

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write one interrogative sentence

Slide 23 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Write one imperative sentence

Slide 24 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.
Write one exclamatory sentence

Slide 25 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.