In this video, we explore the four types of sentences and practice identifying them along with using the correct punctuation mark at the end—a crucial step in building strong writing skills for students of all ages. We cover...

A complete sentence has a capital letter, a subject and a verb, punctuation, and is a complete thought. Fragments and run-on sentences are two sentences that are not complete.

In this video, the teacher explains the concept of sentence fragments and how to identify and correct them in writing. The emphasis on proper sentence structure not only enhances writing skills but also underscores the importance of...

Howcast -Learn how to use parentheses correctly from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.

Howcast -Learn how to use quotation marks correctly from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.

Howcast -Learn how to write a complete sentence from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.

Pupil outcome: I can edit my own and my peer's persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes. Key learning points: - Editing is a critical part of the writing process. - Writing is most successful when editing is used to rethink, rephrase and...

Pupil outcome: I can write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary are planned. - The conclusion should use a...

Pupil outcome: I can use direct and reported speech and I can use a range of cohesive devices to connect ideas. Key learning points: - A journalistic report contains factual statements mixed with different individuals' perspectives. - It...

Pupil outcome: I can tell the story of Charles Darwin's life up to and including his visit to the Galapagos Islands. Key learning points: - Charles Darwin was a British naturalist known for his contributions to the theory of evolution. -...

Pupil outcome: I can orally rehearse a logical argument and I can practise using a range of linguistic features and punctuation to connect ideas. Key learning points: - A logical argument should run through an essay, leading towards a...

Pupil outcome: I can practise colons, semi-colons, hyphens and bullet points test questions. Key learning points: - A colon has two functions - it can introduce a list or an explanation. A dash can also introduce an explanation. - A...

Pupil outcome: I can use a semi-colon to join two closely-related main clauses. Key learning points: - A semi-colon is a piece of punctuation with more than one purpose. - A semi-colon can be used to join two closely-related main...

Pupil outcome: I can recognise and punctuate a fronted adverbial of time, place or manner. Key learning points: - A fronted adverbial is a sentence starter that is followed by a comma. - A fronted adverbial can be a single word. - A...

Pupil outcome: I can edit my own climax of ’A Kind of Spark’, aiming to improve the punctuation, text cohesion and vocabulary. Key learning points: - Editing is a critical part of the writing process. - Writing is most successful when...

Pupil outcome: I can identify complete sentences and correct sentence fragments. Key learning points: - A complete sentence has a subject, a verb and expresses a complete idea. - A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence, lacking a...

Pupil outcome: I can use complete sentences to write an interesting description. Key learning points: - A complete sentence needs a subject and a verb - A subject is a person or thing doing the action and a verb is the word which...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a biography about Charles Darwin's life and theory of evolution and I can practise using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Antrobus uses language, form and structure to express ideas of connections and the contrast between nature and the urban world in ‘With Birds You’re Never Lonely’. Key learning points: - Antrobus’ use of...

Pupil outcome: I can calculate the gradient and interpret this as the rate of change for real life contexts. Key learning points: - For straight-line sections of a graph, it is easy to calculate the gradient. - The gradient tells us the...

Pupil outcome: I can use the colon to introduce a list or a question. Key learning points: - A colon is a piece of punctuation with more than one purpose. - A colon is always placed after a main clause. - A colon can introduce a list or...

Pupil outcome: I can identify different types of clause. Key learning points: - Any clause is a group of words that contains a verb. - A main clause is a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense. - A subordinate...