Four Kinds of Sentences Unit 1 Lesson 2

Objectives: Students will: Identify declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences. Use correct punctuation.

Declarative Sentences It tells something. It ends with a period. Examples: Deserts are dry. You are now in 4th grade.

Interrogative Sentences It asks something. It ends with a question mark (?). Examples: Are deserts always hot? How old are you?

Imperative Sentences It gives an order. It ends with a period. Examples: Always complete your homework. Sit down.

Exclamatory Sentences It expresses a strong feeling. It ends with a punctuation mark. Examples: How hot it was! How exciting that was!

Identify the type of sentence. Which end punctuation would you use? These mounds are called sand dunes . Declarative Do sand dunes stay in the same place ? Interrogative This is a terrible sandstorm ! Exclamatory or Declarative

Identify the type of sentence. Which end punctuation would you use? Try to protect your eyes from the dust . Imperative How thick the dust is ! Exclamatory A program about deserts will be on TV . Declarative

Identify the type of sentence. Which end punctuation would you use? Please watch it . Imperative Isn’t the Sahara the world’s largest desert ? Interrogative How hot it must be there ! Exclamatory

Identify the type of sentence. Which end punctuation would you use? Look for lots of camels on the program . Imperative Why are camels so useful in the desert ? Interrogative Camels can go for days without water . Declarative

Identify the type of sentence. Which end punctuation would you use? How gorgeous it is here Have you heard of the Painted Desert Look at the picture on the card Can you guess the reason for its name The rocks glow in shades of red, yellow, blue, lavender, and white At times the hazy air looks pink or purple Try to imagine that What an incredible sight it is ! ? . ? . . . !

Homework WB pgs. 3 & 4