Grammar words: letter, word, sentence
Use basic grammatical terminology when discussing reading and writing: letter, capital letter, word, singular, plural, sentence, punctuation, full stop, question mark, exclamation mark
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If you point to a full stop or a question mark in a book, can your child tell you what it's called and what it's for — and do they know the difference between a word and a sentence?
Use basic grammatical terminology when discussing reading and writing: letter, capital letter, word, singular, plural, sentence, punctuation, full stop, question mark, exclamation mark
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- Name punctuation marks correctly when pointed out in text
- Use terms like 'capital letter' and 'full stop' when editing writing
- Explain what a 'sentence' is using the correct term
“If you point to a full stop or a question mark in a book, can your child tell you what it's called and what it's for — and do they know the difference between a word and a sentence?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Language
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Grammar & Punctuation
- Age range
- Ages 5–6
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