2. English– Grade 4 Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

3. Lesson 1: What is a sentence?

4. Q: What is a sentence? A: A sentence is a group of words that tell complete thought. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott LESSON 1: WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

5. A sentence must have two parts to be a complete thought. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott LESSON 1: WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

6. A sentence must tell: who or what? Example: The baseball player Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott LESSON 1: WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

7. A sentence must tell: what is or what happens Example: The baseball player hit a homerun. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott LESSON 1: WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

8. Let’s look at another one. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott LESSON 1: WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

9. A sentence must tell: who or what? Example: The kitten Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott LESSON 1: WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

10. A sentence must tell: what is or what happens Example: The kitten is soft. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott LESSON 1: WHAT IS A SENTENCE?

11. SUM IT UP Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

12. A sentence must tell: WHO? AND WHAT? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

13. Does this make sense? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

14. Let’s Practice: Tell if it is a sentence or not a sentence.

15. A great place for a vacation. a.SentenceSentence b.Not a SentenceNot a Sentence Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

16. You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

17. Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

18. The park has famous hot springs. a.SentenceSentence b.Not a SentenceNot a Sentence Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

19. You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

20. Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

21. The first national park in the world. a.SentenceSentence b.Not a SentenceNot a Sentence Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

22. You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

23. Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

24. Flows through the park into the canyon. a.SentenceSentence b.Not a SentenceNot a Sentence Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

25. You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

26. Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

27. Many different kinds of wildlife. a.SentenceSentence b.Not a SentenceNot a Sentence Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

28. You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

29. Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

30. Jed’s family camped at Yellowstone. a.SentenceSentence b.Not a SentenceNot a Sentence Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

31. You’re Right! Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

32. Incorrect, Try Again. Copyright © 210 Kelly Mott

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34. A sentence must tell: WHO? AND WHAT? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

35. Does this make sense? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

37. Turning Point Practice: Choose the one that is a complete sentence.

38. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. 1.Planned the trip ahead of time. 2.Ben’s family planned for the trip. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

39. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.Bought equipment for the trip. 2.His family bought a tent.

40. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.His parents sent for information. 2.Maps and information about the park.

41. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.The family camped in a meadow. 2.Enjoyed the view of the mountains.

42. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.Hiked together along the trail. 2.They admired the towering rocks.

43. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.Over 60 kinds of animals. 2.The hikers saw deer and bear.

44. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.The giant trees are famous. 2.Over three thousand years old.

45. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.The canyon is deep and narrow. 2.Formed by ice many years ago.

46. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.More than a mile above the valley. 2.This peak is the highest point.

47. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.The park has many waterfalls. 2.A rainbow above the falls.

48. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.Skiing in the winter. 2.The park is open all year.

49. Choose the one that is a complete sentence. Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott 1.A museum is near the entrance. 2.A nature center and other small museums.

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51. A sentence must tell: WHO? AND WHAT? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

52. Does this make sense? Copyright © 2010 Kelly Mott

53. BRAIN POP Video: http://www.brainpop.com/english/ grammar/sentencefragments/ Quiz: http://www.brainpop.com/english/ grammar/sentencefragments/qui z/ Copyright © 20010Kelly Mott

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59. WRITING APPLICATION Persuasive Prompt: Pretend that you own a park or another vacation place. Write a paragraph about it. Tell what is in it, what it looks like, and what activities it offers. Try to make people want to come to your park. Be sure all of your sentences are complete. Copyright © 20010Kelly Mott