In this lesson, you will learn the four basic types of sentences in English: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. We explain each type with easy examples to help you understand how they are used in everyday...

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...

Pupil outcome: I can use a range of punctuation accurately to create precise, identifiable effects in descriptive writing. Key learning points: - Accurate basic punctuation improves clarity; more advanced punctuation can heighten the...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first entry of Florence Nightingale's diary. Key learning points: - Perspective is the way someone thinks, feels or sees something. - Writing in a diary will mostly be in the past tense. - A diary entry...

Pupil outcome: I can write the end of a traditional tale, building suspense. Key learning points: - Two ideas can be joined using a joining word, 'and' - Exclamation marks can be used to show surprise, such as when the giant follows Jack...

Pupil outcome: I can write a simple instructions and commands. Key learning points: - Instructions or commands tell someone what to do. - Giving an instruction to someone can be useful in teaching them something or giving them...

Pupil outcome: I can write an information page, including commands. Key learning points: - Instructions can be added to an information report to tell someone what to do and how to do it, such as 'Feed your cat'. - Instructions can also...

Pupil outcome: I can write the end of the story. Key learning points: - The last sequencing word used should show the story is coming to a close, such as 'Last,' or 'Finally,' - The ending of a story usually solves the problem and ends...

Pupil outcome: I can calculate and compare the file size of text data when different encoding methods are used. Key learning points: - A byte is the equivalent of 8 bits. - Large numerical quantities can be summarised using number...

Pupil outcome: I can spell words containing two representations of the ‘s’ phoneme: 'se' and 'ce'. Key learning points: - 'ce' is sometimes used to represent the 's' phoneme at the end of a word. - 'se' is sometimes used to represent the...

Pupil outcome: I can practise simple and compound sentence test questions. Key learning points: - A simple sentence has one main clause. - There are four types of simple sentence: statement, question, command and exclamation. - A...

Pupil outcome: I can show emphasis in my writing using a number of strategies. Key learning points: - Writing with emphasis involves making certain words or phrases stand out. - Writing with emphasis helps to show what’s most important...

Pupil outcome: I can practise apostrophes and speech punctuation test questions. Key learning points: - An apostrophe is an important punctuation mark with more than one purpose. - Speech sentences can be punctuated a variety of ways:...

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 use a plan to write the opening of a diary entry based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’. Key learning points: - The opening of a diary can include a general recount of the day’s events. - The opening includes references...

Pupil outcome: I can develop and punctuate direct speech for a dialogue in the climax. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a person speaking out loud in a text . - It is crucial to consider character perspective...

Pupil outcome: I can accurately punctuate a speech first sentence. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text. - A speech first sentence begins with a character's spoken words. -...

Pupil outcome: I can accurately punctuate a speech second sentence. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text. - A speech second sentence begins with the reporting clause followed...

Pupil outcome: I can plan an effective article reporting on Mormor's death. Key learning points: - Effective planning starts with a 'brain dump' where you recall as much relevant information about the task as possible. - Language devices...

Pupil outcome: I can carefully craft a character through the use of dialogue. Key learning points: - Dialogue should be punctuated and laid out clearly and accurately to make it clear who is speaking. - The reporting clause is helpful...

Pupil outcome: I can use a range of basic punctuation in my dystopian descriptions. Key learning points: - Accurate puncutation helps make your writing clear - Each piece of punctuation has a different purpose - You should use each piece...

Pupil outcome: I can recall and practise how to write a technically accurate description. Key learning points: - Effective revision means that you can remember key information, without using your notes - Recalling examples of each of the...

Pupil outcome: I can effectively summarise the poem 'Singh Song!'. Key learning points: - The speaker works in his fathers' shop and lives with his wife and parents above the shop. - The speaker often neglects his work in the shop and...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Hood uses personification, symbolism and punctuation to express ideas of past and present in ‘I Remember, I Remember’. Key learning points: - The personification of the sun in Hood's childhood creates a...