Sentence Structure & Punctuation
Write complete sentences correctly.
What You'll Learn
In this unit, you will learn how to write sentences that are complete and correct. By the end of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify complete sentences with a subject and predicate
- Use periods, question marks, and exclamation points correctly
- Read short texts and find complete sentences
- Write your own complete sentences
- Edit sentences to fix common mistakes
- Demonstrate your learning on the unit checkpoint
Before You Start
Before beginning this unit, make sure you can:
- Recognize all uppercase and lowercase letters
- Read simple words and short sentences
- Hold a pencil correctly for writing
- Understand that sentences tell us something
If you need to review letters and sounds, check out the Phonics Patterns unit first.
SAT/ACT Alignment
The skills in this unit build toward these test areas:
- SAT Reading & Writing: Standard English Conventions - Sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar
- ACT English: Conventions of Standard English - Sentence formation and punctuation
Lessons
Complete Sentences
Learn what makes a sentence complete: subjects, predicates, and complete thoughts.
Punctuation Basics
Learn to use periods, question marks, and exclamation points at the end of sentences.
Text Practice
Practice reading short texts and identifying complete sentences and punctuation.
Writing Application
Apply what you learned to write your own complete sentences with correct punctuation.
Editing Workshop
Learn to find and fix common mistakes in sentences like missing capitals and end marks.
Unit Checkpoint
Review key concepts and check your understanding of sentence structure and punctuation.