Sentence Starter Strips
This resource comprises 30+ engaging sentence starters on cards, designed to inspire young students' creativity. Each prompt encourages them to continue the sentence, fostering both verbal expression and written communication while sparking imaginative storytelling.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to recognise punctuation in written text, such as capital letters used for names and for beginning a sentence and punctuation marks, such as full stops, signal the end.
- We are learning to recognise that different types of texts can use words, groups of words and images to make 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 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 punctuation, such as capital letters and full stops, and how they are used in a sentence.
Curriculum alignment
AC9EFLA09
9
Identify punctuation as a feature of written text different from letters; recognise that capital letters are used for names, and that capital letters also signal the beginning of sentences while punctuation marks signal the end
AC9EFLA06
9
Recognise that sentences are made up of groups of words that work together in particular ways to make meaning
AC9EFLA05
9
Recognise that sentences are key units for expressing ideas
ACELA1435
8.4
Recognise that sentences are key units for expressing ideas
ACELA1434
8.4
Recognise that texts are made up of words and groups of words that make meaning
ACELA1432
8.4
Understand that punctuation is a feature of written text different from letters; recognise how capital letters are used for names, and that capital letters and full stops signal the beginning and end of sentences
ENe-9B
old
Demonstrates developing skills and knowledge in grammar, punctuation and vocabulary when responding to and composing texts
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
ENE-CWT-01
new
Creates written texts that include at least 2 related ideas and correct simple sentences
ENE-PRINT-01
new
Tracks written text from left to right and from top to bottom of the page and identifies visual and spatial features of print
VCELA143
Recognise that sentences are key units for expressing ideas
VCELA144
Recognise that texts are made up of words and groups of words that make meaning
VCELA156
Understand that punctuation is a feature of written text different from letters and recognise how capital letters are used for names, and that capital letters and full stops signal the beginning and end of sentences
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.