One small step for types of sentences, one giant leap for writing

What interesting facts do you know about planet Earth? I just learned that Earth is 10,000 times older than humans! That is a lot of birthday candles. Hey, we just used 3 different types of sentences! Join us today as we learn to elevate our writing by mixing up our sentences. There are four types of sentences. In this video, we learn how to use all four of them so that our writing is more interesting (just like the awesome fact about mother Earth). Maybe we should call her Grandmother Earth instead?

Standards addressed

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.F

Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.3

Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.3.B

Choose punctuation for effect.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.5

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 4 here.)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.3

Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.3.A

Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.

One small step for types of sentences, one giant leap for writing

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