Grammar... is language is clarity and precision is description and creativity is empowering Lindsay Pickton, Local Authority and Independent Literacy Advisor 1

2 Concept of a Sentence Physical Punctuation + Sentence maker Retelling… One sentence at a time One word at a time

3 Subordinates: Main clause + 1.Reason 2.Time (phrase or clause)

4 Compound sentences The car stopped. ** The woman got out.

5 Precision, clarity and impact The woman got out of the car.

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Where? When? How? 7

Standard English Grammar …is the grammatical form required in very nearly all writing. It does not involve accent. The teaching and learning of Standard English is a priority, in order that children can use it when and where necessary. If necessary, treat it as another language. Without Standard English, childrens chances and options in life are greatly reduced. 8