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Which subject	English
What topic	Early stages sentence Writing
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
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Lesson Plan: Early Stages of Sentence Writing

Subject: English
Year Level: 2
Duration: 30 minutes

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the basic structure of a sentence (subject and verb).
2. Create simple sentences using familiar vocabulary.
3. Demonstrate the correct use of capital letters and full stops.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Sentence strips (pre-prepared with words on them)
• Blank paper and pencils
• Illustrated storybooks for examples
• Sentence writing worksheet

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Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin the lesson by engaging students in a brief discussion about sentences. Ask the following questions:

• What is a sentence?
• What do we need to write a sentence?

Write down their responses on the whiteboard. Summarise by explaining that a sentence tells us something and usually has a subject (who or what) and a verb (what they do). Example: "The cat runs."

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Identify Sentence Parts:
   Use a couple of examples from the whiteboard to highlight the subject and verb in sentences. For instance, “The dog barks.” Identify "The dog" as the subject and "barks" as the verb.

2. Discuss Capitalisation and Punctuation:
   Explain the importance of starting sentences with a capital letter and ending with a full stop. Write an incorrect sentence on the board (e.g., "the bird flies") and transform it together into a correct sentence ("The bird flies.").

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Sentence Building Activity:
   Distribute sentence strips to small groups. Each strip contains either a subject or a verb. Ask the groups to mix and match their strips to create sentences.

2. Sharing with the Class:
   Invite each group to share one of their sentences with the class. As they present, encourage the class to identify the subject and verb.

3. Correcting Together:
   As a group, discuss if they have used a capital letter at the beginning and a full stop at the end.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

Distribute the sentence writing worksheet. Students will:

• Draw a picture reflecting a simple sentence they create.
• Write the sentence below their drawing, ensuring correct capitalisation and punctuation.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

Wrap up the lesson by highlighting what they learned:

• The basic structure of a sentence.
• The importance of punctuation and capital letters.

Encourage students to share their sentences with a partner, reinforcing peer feedback and encouragement.

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Assessment

Students’ understanding will be assessed through their participation during group activities and the sentences they write in the worksheet. Monitor their ability to structure sentences correctly and use appropriate punctuation.

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Reflection

After the lesson, reflect on:

• What worked well?
• What challenges did students face?
• How can you adapt the lesson for next time?

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This lesson plan aims to foster foundational skills in sentence writing, preparing students for further development in their writing abilities.