Sentence Superstars: Exploring Types of Sentences!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 7:56 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn about sentences! We'll discover different kinds of sentences and how they help us talk and write. Get ready to become a sentence superstar!

Video Resource

Four Types of Sentences | Learn about Statement, Question, Emotion, and Command Sentences

Learn Bright

Duration: 7:56
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Key Concepts

  • Sentences end with punctuation.
  • There are different types of sentences.
  • Each type of sentence has a different purpose.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the different types of sentences (statement, question, emotion, command).
  • Recognize the punctuation mark that ends each type of sentence.
  • Understand the basic purpose of each type of sentence.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking the children if they know what a sentence is. Have the children name sentences they know. Then introduce the video: 'Today we are going to watch a fun video all about sentences!'
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'Four Types of Sentences | Learn about Statement, Question, Emotion, and Command Sentences' by Learn Bright.
  • Discussion and Review (8 mins)
    After watching the video, review the four types of sentences with the children. Use simple examples to illustrate each type. Ask the discussion questions below.
  • Sentence Sorting Activity (10 mins)
    Complete the sentence sorting activity: Prepare large cards with different types of sentences written on them (one sentence per card). Include the ending punctuation! Prepare stations that are labeled with the 4 types of sentences and their ending punctuation. Have students take turns reading the cards and placing them at the correct station.

Interactive Exercises

  • Sentence Charades
    Write down examples of each sentence type on separate pieces of paper. Have each child select a sentence and act out the sentence based on how it should sound. If they act out an emotion sentence, they need to show excitement. If they act out a question, their face needs to show they are asking a question.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite type of sentence? Why?
  • Can you give me an example of a statement sentence?
  • What kind of sentence asks a question?
  • What punctuation mark do you see at the end of an emotion sentence?

Skills Developed

  • Listening comprehension
  • Sentence recognition
  • Vocabulary development
  • Categorization

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which sentence tells you something?

Correct Answer: A statement sentence

Question 2:

Which sentence asks you something?

Correct Answer: A question sentence

Question 3:

Which sentence shows you are very happy or surprised?

Correct Answer: An emotion sentence

Question 4:

Which sentence tells you to do something?

Correct Answer: A command sentence

Question 5:

What does a statement sentence end with?

Correct Answer: A period (.)

Question 6:

What does a question sentence end with?

Correct Answer: A question mark (?)

Question 7:

What does an emotion sentence end with?

Correct Answer: An exclamation point (!)

Question 8:

What does a command sentence sometimes end with?

Correct Answer: An exclamation point (!)

Question 9:

Which of these is a statement sentence?

Correct Answer: I like to play.

Question 10:

Which of these is a question sentence?

Correct Answer: Are you happy?

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A statement sentence ends with a ________.

Correct Answer: period

Question 2:

A question sentence ends with a question ________.

Correct Answer: mark

Question 3:

An emotion sentence ends with an exclamation ________.

Correct Answer: point

Question 4:

A __________ sentence tells you what to do.

Correct Answer: command

Question 5:

I like pizza. This is a ________ sentence.

Correct Answer: statement

Question 6:

What is your name? This is a ________ sentence.

Correct Answer: question

Question 7:

Wow! This is an ________ sentence.

Correct Answer: emotion

Question 8:

Go to sleep! This is a _______ sentence.

Correct Answer: command

Question 9:

A statement sentence tells a _______.

Correct Answer: fact

Question 10:

An emotion sentence shows _______.

Correct Answer: feelings

Educational Standards

PK.5.R.1:Students will hear different sentence structures through conversations, read-alouds, and interactive reading. PK.2.PC.5:Students will begin to recognize ending punctuation marks in print during shared reading or other text experiences. PK.1.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions.

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