Mastering English: Building Sentences

Mastering English: Building Sentences

Learning Objective

Understand the basics of English sentence structure and grammar to write a complete sentence.

What do you already know about building English sentences?

Introduction to Sentence Structure

Sentences are made up of subjects, verbs, and objects. The subject is the doer, the verb is the action, and the object is the receiver of the action.

Subject-Verb Agreement

The verb in a sentence must agree with the subject in terms of number (singular or plural). For example, 'She runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

Adding Objects and Complements

Objects and complements add more detail to a sentence. An object receives the action of the verb, while a complement completes the meaning of the subject and verb.

Understanding Tenses

Verbs can indicate the time of an action (past, present, or future) through different tenses. For example, 'She runs' (present) vs. 'She ran' (past).

Constructing a Complete Sentence

A complete sentence must contain a subject and a verb, and it should express a complete thought. Additional components such as objects and complements can enhance the sentence.

Grammar Review

Review the basic grammar rules, including punctuation, capitalization, and word order, to ensure that the written sentences are accurate and clear.

Practice Writing a Sentence

Now that you've learned about sentence structure and grammar, it's time to write a complete sentence using the elements you've mastered.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.