Sentence Scramble
This resource has been designed to support student learning about the features of simple sentences. Cut and paste the words in the right order to create a simple sentence.
Use as a teacher led, whole class or literacy group activity.
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Learning goals
- We are learning that sentences are used to express ideas and that the order of words in a sentence is important for meaning.
- We are learning that sentences are used to express ideas and that the order of words in a sentence is important for meaning.
- We are learning to recognise parts of speech used to structure a sentence.
- We are learning to recognise parts of speech used to structure a sentence.
Curriculum alignment
AC9EFLA05
9
Recognise that sentences are key units for expressing ideas
AC9E1LA06
9
Understand that a simple sentence consists of a single independent clause representing a single event or idea
ACELA1435
8.4
Recognise that sentences are key units for expressing ideas
ACELA1451
8.4
Identify the parts of a simple sentence that represent ‘What’s happening?’, ‘What state is being described?’, ‘Who or what is involved?’ and the surrounding circumstances
ENe-9B
old
Demonstrates developing skills and knowledge in grammar, punctuation and vocabulary when responding to and composing texts
EN1-4A
old
Draws on an increasing range of skills and strategies to fluently read, view and comprehend a range of texts on less familiar topics in different media and technologies
ENE-OLC-01
new
Communicates effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language with familiar peers and adults
ENE-VOCAB-01
new
Understands and effectively uses Tier 1 words and Tier 2 words in familiar contexts
ENE-RECOM-01
new
Comprehends independently read texts using background knowledge, word knowledge and understanding of how sentences connect
EN1-RECOM-01
new
Comprehends independently read texts that require sustained reading by activating background and word knowledge, connecting and understanding sentences and whole text, and monitoring for meaning
EN1-CWT-01
new
Plans, creates and revises texts written for different purposes, including paragraphs, using knowledge of vocabulary, text features and sentence structure
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
Students can draw a matching picture to support the sentence.
Extensions
Have students create their own cut and paste sentence scramble.
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