Conjunctions

Read the conjunctions below- can you think of a sentence using one of these words?

because so

then

but

and

A conjunction is a word that is used to join two sentences. For example…

Sam put his coat on.

It was raining.

Sam put his coat on because it was raining.

It was a hot day.

I bought an ice cream.

so because

Which conjunction could you use to join these two sentences?

It was a hot day so I bought an ice cream.

I played a game of tennis.

I played football.

then but

Which conjunction could you use to join these two sentences?

I played a game of tennis, then I played football.

I tried on some new shoes.

They were too small.

Which conjunction could you use to join these two sentences?

but then

I tried on some new shoes but they were too small

Which conjunctions would make sense in these sentences?

I cleaned my room _____________ my friend was coming to play.

I like to eat pasta _________ I like to eat chocolate.

It was going to rain __________ I took an umbrella

I wanted to go to the shop _____________ it was closed.

I watched Frozen ____________ I watched the Lion King.

then so and but because

Try writing your own sentences using conjunctions! Underline the conjunction you used in a different colour.

Time words

Then I eat my lunch.

First I wake up at 7 O’clock.

After that, I have my maths lesson.

Next, I walk to school.

Finally, I get picked up from school.

Read these sentences with time words. Can you put them in the correct order?

Watch the clip of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’

Can you order these pictures?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivg_Yc-YDYo

First

Next

Then

After that

Suddenly

Finally

Independent task

In your books, write the story of Little Red Riding Hood (or a different story your child enjoys) using time words.

For example,

First, Little Red Riding Hood filled a basket full of food for her Grandma.

Next, she met a big, bad wolf in the forest.

Then, the wolf ran ahead to Grandma’s house and dressed up as her.

After that, Little Red Riding Hood arrived.

Suddenly, the wolf tried to eat her!

Finally, a wood cutter arrived and saved Little Red Riding Hood.

Full stops, question marks and exclamation marks

Read these sentences. Which ones need full stops and which ones need question marks?

I am going for a walk now

How old will you be next year

When are we going to eat lunch

My dog is called Evie

Sometimes, we use exclamation marks

Sometimes we use exclamation marks when we are excited or surprised.

Look at that massive rollercoaster ride!

I am going to have a huge party at my house on the weekend!

I cannot wait to see my friends soon!

I had no idea!

Sometimes, exclamation marks are used to show anger.

Be quiet and go up to your room!

I don’t want to go to bed yet!

Go away, I don’t want to speak to you!

Which sentences might need an exclamation mark?

The cat is soft

Wow, tomorrow I am going to fly into space

Today it is Monday

Sit down and eat your dinner

How exciting, I got a scooter for my birthday

Were you right?

The cat is soft.

Wow, tomorrow I am going to fly into space!

Today it is Monday.

Sit down and eat your dinner!

How exciting, I got a scooter for my birthday!

Independent task:

Write 6 different sentences.

2 must have question marks, 2 must have full stops and 2 must use exclamation marks.

Onomatopoeia!

Listen to our onomatopoeia songs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBQCgjo1QTU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1b5kCvVBo8

Onomatopoeia words are sound words!

How many can you think of in 20 seconds?

Slam! Chop! Beep!

Independent task

Take pictures of items around your house and stick them in your book, or draw your own pictures.

Next to the pictures, write the onomatopoeia word to match it!

woof!