LO. I can recognise statements, commands and questions sentences.

Question? Questions are sentences that ask you something. They end in a question mark. Statement. Statements are sentences which tell you something. They end in a full stop. Commands. Commands are sentences that tell you to do something. They are found in instructions. They are often short.

Why was the Home Guard formed? On Friday 10 May 1940, the Germans had started their attack on Belgium and the Netherlands using soldiers dropped by parachutes. British troops in mainland Europe were pushed back to the Channel ports. Many people feared that the Germans would soon invade Britain. To protect Britain, a new part time force was to be set up, the Local Defence Volunteers (LDV). Radio appeal On the evening of Tuesday 14 May 1940, the Government made an urgent appeal on the radio to all men aged between 17 and 65. The wanted all men not already serving in the armed forces to become part-time soldiers. Within 24 hours of the radio broadcast a quarter of a million men had volunteered. By the end of July this number had risen to over a million.

Who joined the Home Guard (Local Defence Volunteers)? Many of the men who joined the Home Guard were those who could not join the regular army because their day time jobs were necessary to keep the country running. They included farm workers, bakers, teachers, grocers, bank staff and railway workers. Other men who joined were either to young or too old to join the regular army.

Listen to the Radio Clip - how does the sound and style of the clip differ to today's broadcasts?

Your Task To use a range of ~ statements ~ questions ~ commands to write a radio appeal for men between the ages of years to join the Home Guard.

Do you want to help your country? Are you between the age of 17 – 65 years? Then we want you, men of Great Britain, to come forward. Do not delay. Offer your services now. Make a difference and join our new force. Be part of a team called the Local Defence Volunteers and protect our roads, villages, factories and towns from enemy movement.

Tick the sentence that must end with a question mark. What I wanted had already sold out Ask Ryan what he thinks about it What time will the film start I didn’t know what to say

Tick the sentence that must end with a question mark. Next week, I’ll ask about joining the library Please ask the librarian if you need any help I asked for a joke book, but there were none This is the book you asked for, isn’t it

Which of the sentences is a command? After you wash the dog, you will need to dry it with a towel. Before you go out, ask your mother for the shopping list. I want you to clean out the playhouse this afternoon. Here is a list of jobs you must finish before lunchtime.

Which two of these sentences are commands? When does the museum open and close? Leave the building by the nearest exit. The dinosaur exhibition is very popular. Ask at reception for directions to the main hall. A range of fascinating displays is enjoyed by visitors of all ages. 2015

Statements or Commands? SentenceStatementCommand You all need to understand so listen carefully to the instructions. My tyre was punctuated straightway by some broken glass. Before you leave, pick up the rubbish. We must make a bonfire to burn all these fallen leaves.