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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

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Grammar Starter: Brackets
Definition: Brackets are a piece of punctuation used to add information to a sentence without changing the meaning of it. This means that the writer can add words if necessary to make the sentence read more clearly or to explain a point further.
Example: Connor (Amy's boyfriend) bought the tickets.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

3. Task time: add them in
Place brackets around the relevant parts of these sentences:
He finally answered after taking five minutes to think that he did not understand the question.
NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched its first Mars probe in 1976.
The bus that was yellow was running five minutes late.
Sydney Opera House built at the entrance to Sydney harbour is famous for its summer opera season.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

4. Task time: add them in
Place brackets around the relevant parts of these sentences:
He finally answered (after taking five minutes to think) that he did not understand the question.
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) launched its first Mars probe in 1976.
The bus (that was yellow) was running five minutes late.
Sydney Opera House (built at the entrance to Sydney harbour) is famous for its summer opera season.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

5. Task time: create your own
Add brackets, with extra information in them, to these sentences:
1) Miss Wright has given lots of homework.
2) Jason was poorly.
3) The RSPCA helps animals in need.
4) The fair has a big wheel.
5) He drove to London.
Extension
Can you find any other word classes?
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?