Year 1 - English
Joining using 'and'
Simple sentences
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn to identify the simple present and past tenses by focusing on the verbs in sentences. They learn that a simple sentence is a complete sentence about one idea and can be a statement, question or command. They learn that two related ideas can be joined by the word 'and'.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to join two simple sentences with 'and'.
Key Notes
- And is a type of joining word.
- A joining word can join two simple sentences.
- Each simple sentence is about one idea and makes complete sense.
- The second idea builds on to the first idea if 'and' is used to join them.
- Grammatically accurate sentences start with capital letters and most often end with full stops.
Vocabulary To Learn
- joining word: a word that joins words or ideas
- build on: add to
- related: linked to
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to link related ideas together.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
And is a type of joining word. A joining word can join two simple sentences.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'joining word'
a word that joins words or ideas.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to link related ideas together. Correction: Give some non-examples to show what it sounds like when two ideas are unrelated e.g. Dad baked bread and she missed her sister.
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