Lesson plan for the book exclamation mark ks1

Exclamation mark read aloud story for kids youtube. During this time, ask questions of the students to make sure they understand the concept of the exclamation mark as an end of the sentence punctuation. A playful picture book looks at punctuation and difference and finding joy in being ones self. An exclamation mark lacks selfesteem because he doesnt fit in. Literacy task question and exclamation marks a sentence which asks a question ends in a question mark. Exclamatory sentences lesson plan, exclamation mark. Exclamation marks ks1 teaching resources ks1 english. Play another version of this game by asking your students to listen carefully to the sentences. To punctuate paragraphs using full stops, capital letters, exclamation marks and question marks the book i have just read is called joey, the magic goblin it is all about a naughty, little goblin who is lonely he runs away to the enchanted forest, where he comes across lucy, an ugly girl she is lost and far away from home. Online lessons and games are a fun way to teach children about exclamation marks. We provide hamilton year 1 english both as weekly plans below and as flexible blocks. Exclamation mark by amy krouse rosenthal picture book the.

Engaging, fun and challenging complete lesson that teaches and rehearses demarcating sentences with question marks, exclamation marks and full stops. Literacy task question and exclamation marks a sentence. Many students can identify an exclamation point and explain that it is used to express intensity in emotion, yet, very few of them use them properly, if at all. This question marks lesson plan requires the following resources. I have a study sheet and worksheet for you to use with the students. One of my favourite books for modelling exclamation marks is open very carefully. Use the exclamation chant from the utah education network to help students know when to use an exclamation mark. Another rule you must remember in writing an exclamatory sentence is if the noun in your. The lesson plans are designed to be printed off and used in the classroom. List sentences of various types asking students to mark the ones that are. Ks1 using exclamation marks is an 8 slide powerpoint presentation focusing on how to identify exclamation marks in a sentence and how to use exclamation marks in the correct context.

Jul 21, 2014 looking for a fun book to teach the exclamation mark. Children learn about each punctuation mark and the importance of adding punctuation at the end. Phase one of the teaching sequence for writing is all about engaging. May 22, 2016 i made this simple ppt for a year 2 class about writing exclamation sentences starting with what or how. Sep 02, 2015 monitor the students as they work, making sure the sentences are done correctly, in that they are exclamatory or strong, and end in a exclamation mark. In this lesson children learn how to use exclamation marks in their writing. This lesson includes punctuation marks such as periods, question marks, and exclamation points. Exclamation marks are used to show that the writer wants to communicate strong emotion. They then place the correct punctuation in the sentences on the worksheet noting that there are some punctuation marks in the sentences as well as at the end. An exclamation sentence is a sentence that forcefully conveys strong emotion or feeling.

On an unadorned backdrop of lined paper, several periods and one exclamation mark are lined up in a row. How to teach command and exclamation sentences by erin schreiner. The lesson pack contains a lesson plan, lesson presentation and accompanying. The positive mindset statements in bubble letters for children to color the. The emphasis will be correlated to a sentence type, in particular, the exclamatory sentence. A introductory lesson about using exclamatory sentences and how to punctuate them. This lesson not only focuses on signifying how an exclamation point changes the meaning of a sentence as opposed to a period or question mark but it highlights ways to use it effectively, and explores situations where it.

I created a craftivity and 3 other common core activities to go along with the. When writing, the student will use an exclamation point to show an exclamation 100% of the time. Tell them to place their supplies on the floor next to them. Like elmer in david mckees classic tale, the exclamation mark struggles with his difference and tries to blend in. Exclamation marks ks1 year 1 english programme of study writing vocabulary, grammar and punctuation begin to punctuate sentences using a capital letter and a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark year 2 english programme of study writing vocabulary, grammar and punctuation learn how to use both familiar and new punctuation correctly. A playful picture book looks at punctuation and difference and finding joy in being. Year 2 year 3 exclamation marks teaching resources. The amy krouse rosenthal reading experience by eric van. Punctuation worksheets and games for kids by super brainy beans. Explore the elements needed to make up a sentence the sentence itself, the period, the comma, the question mark, and the exclamation point, with this language arts lesson. This clear and concise video shows viewers when and how to. Exclamation mark by amy krouse rosenthal scholastic. This is one of the first lessons that i teach about punctuation.

Exclamation mark is annoyed by this, so he yells and unlocks his true potential. Materials and preparation key terms learning objectives introduction explicit instructionteacher modeling guided. At the end of the lesson, the students will write a journal entry about something that happened to them recently, using at least three of each type of sentence declaration, command, question, and exclamation. An exclamation mark shows that the writer wants to indicate a certain effect, such as heightened emotion eg be my friend. The wham game is a fun way to teach students all about exclamatory sentences. Use this lesson as a standalone activity or a support for the punctuation and prosody lesson plan. How will this resource help ks1 students use exclamation marks. Have students generate a list of words that show excitement, surprise, relief, anger, and fear. Exclamation marks is a handy 8 slide powerpoint presentation that can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into a lesson or used as part of a unit on wider punctuation rules. Tell the students that today theyre going to learn about sentences that end with an exclamation mark.

Use fewer words than in the sample board plan below keep to the main points and use verbal communication as much as possible. Explain to your students that an exclamation point is a punctuation mark usually used to indicate strong feelings or high volume and often marks the end of a sentence. Watch uk school teacher mr thorne and youtube sensation geraldine the giraffe take you on a learning journey through the world of phonics, grammar, spelling. Teacher will copy the following text from the book on a sentence strip, we are buddies. Common core state standards texas essential knowledge and skills teks virginia standards of learning sol bc performance. This lesson focuses on how punctuation affects reading fluency and comprehension using graphic organizers and sentence stems. This blog explored aspects of the 2017 ks1 itafs for childrens writing. An explanation about correctly using exclamation marks.

Exclamation marks can also be placed after a phrase or single word an interjection like hey. Most importantly, we need to plan in opportunities to model examples of. To punctuate using fs, cl, exclamation and question. We will eventually be phasing out the plans, as we believe our flexible blocks offer you all of the same advantages and more. I will ask the recorder to share with the class which sentences they added an exclamation mark to. Jul 15, 2017 not knowing how to fit in an exclamation mark finds all ways to find his identity until one day he finds it by making his mark. Lesson plans this section contains lesson plans based on stories from the cbbc newsround website. Learning about punctuation, including the exclamation mark, is an emergent literacy skill. It also highlights that an exclamation sentence must also contain a verb, as it states in the new national curriculum. Exclamation mark by amy krouse rosenthal and tom lichtenheld. Although all children might not have mastery of the skills taught, they can be introduced to the names of the punctuation marks and the functions that they have in the text. Each lesson plan has a word doc and a pdf that includes all activities and printables.

The exclamation sentences are those sentences which are used to show strong feelings, these sentences normally end with an exclamation mark. In this lesson about question marks, students will learn how to write and identify questions, generate their own questions, and read with punctuation marks in mind. Using one of the comic strip templates provided, elicit ideas for a story and put the results on the board. The most exciting punctuation mark is the exclamation point. Use the exclamation mark to show emphasis or surprise. The lesson pack also includes an additional consolidation activity and an application and assessment activity to secure the childrens learning. Most young childrens books tend to make liberal use of interjections so that we see plenty of examples of these in reading. Browse books by amy krouse rosenthal exclamation mark.

As a year 2 teacher, i think this is serious spag overload. Here is a fun video to go along with the book exclamation mark by amy krouse rosenthal. Activities for amy krouse rosenthaltom lichtenheld books. To end a sentence we must always use a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. They should also be able to differentiate between a sentence that requires an exclamation mark and one that needs a question mark. Question marks reading game, interactive whiteboard, small individual whiteboards with pens or paper and pencils, enlarged full stop, enlarged question mark. The lesson pack contains a lesson plan, lesson presentation and accompanying exclamation marks worksheets to scaffold childrens learning. An exclamation mark hates standing out among all the periods.

Exclamation mark by amy krouse rosenthal, tom lichtenheld. The national curriculum asks that children in ks1 learning english and literacy are introduced year 1 and then use year 2 exclamation marks. Statement or exclamation ks1 differentiated sentences worksheet. Punctuation marks lesson plan for elementary school. A sentence which shows surprise or is a command ends with an exclamation mark. Give question mark cards and exclamation point cards to each student. I was drawn to this book because it looked very unique. Punctuation marks for year 2 ks1 primary homework help games. Highly recommend for k2 teachers who are trying to get the point across in terms of teaching varying types of punctuation marks. It usually ends with an exclamation mark, and differs from a declarative statement. An exclamation mark is a punctuation mark that can end statements and commands as well as exclamations. English teaching resources exclamation marks ks1 22 slide powerpoint and 2 worksheets in this teaching resource children learn about exclamation marks and when they need to use them in their writing as per the 2014 national curriculum ks1 english. Mar 19, 2016 explain to your students that an exclamation point is a punctuation mark usually used to indicate strong feelings or high volume and often marks the end of a sentence. This lesson not only focuses on signifying how an exclamation point changes the meaning of a sentence as opposed to a period or question mark but it highlights ways to use it effectively, and explores situations where it should be avoided.

Numerous activities to bring amy krouse rosenthals books to life including exclamation mark, little oink, plant a kiss, spoon, chopsticks, cookies. Exclamation mark by amy krouse rosenthal is a great picture book to promote a sense of belonging, identity, selfawareness and a growth mindset. Chants can be used as an enjoyable and memorable way for children to understand the rules for using an exclamation mark. First graders will learn punctuation marks like periods, question marks and exclamation points. Read the sentence to the students using expression. We all have an inner exclamation mark the question is how to find it. The plot of this book is a lost exclamation mark who sticks out and just wants to fit in. Sep 18, 2011 this is a very brief resource which shows children when to use exclamation marks and when not to. Exclamation marks is a handy 8 slide powerpoint presentation that can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into a lesson or used as part of a unit on wider punctuation. How to teach command and exclamation sentences synonym. View all our resources for free you can view this resource and all our others online absolutely free but we do ask you to register with your email address beforehand. Aug 18, 2015 ks1 using exclamation marks is an 8 slide powerpoint presentation focusing on how to identify exclamation marks in a sentence and how to use exclamation marks in the correct context. Exclamation mark or full stop differentiated worksheet. When i picked it up, i flipped through the pages and was intrigued by the illustration.

The exclamation sentences are also known as exclamatory sentences. Find out as we read exclamation mark by author krouse rosenthal and. I made this simple ppt for a year 2 class about writing exclamation sentences starting with what or how. Though these sentence types may not seem like fodder for an exciting lesson, teaching your pupils about them doesnt have to be boring if you employ a little creativity in your lesson planning. Exclamation marks ks1 teaching resource for eyfs, ks1 lessons. Thanks to savvy design, the exclamation mark s announcements are printed in different sizes and colors to subtly indicate emphasis and tone, yet the mark never meets others like himself and. Find exclamation point lesson plans and worksheets. This book begs for rereading so you can linger to notice the facial expressions of each period and the way the exclamation mark changes from the beginning to the end. Find out more about the advantages of hamiltons flexible blocks. Y5 problem solving number and y5 problem solving measurement, geometry and statistics. This activity highlights when to use them and how to use them appropriately.

Simple way to teach exclamatory sentences to your kids. This is a lesson to introduce the students to an end of the sentence punctuation. Begin to punctuate sentences using a capital letter and a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark. The use of an exclamation mark does not change a sentence into an exclamation. Books about punctuation and parts of speech scholastic.

Then send your curated collection to your children, or put together your own custom lesson plan. Periods, question marks, and exclamation points lesson plan. Proper nouns can also be names of brands, ferrari, tiles of books, plays or films, the twits, or it could be names of paintings or sculptures, mona lisa. Exclamation mark activities for first graders synonym. For further study on the appropriate use of exclamation marks use the corresponding called exclamation mark. This periods, question marks, and exclamation points lesson plan is suitable for 6th 8th grade. A fun game for learning about exclamatory sentences. Ks1 exclamation marks punctuation in written english. Exclamation mark by amy krouse rosenthal picture book. To punctuate using fs, cl, exclamation and question marks. And also helping them to understand that seeingusing an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence doesnt necessarily mean that its an exclamation, but that its just being used as a punctuation mark at the end of a statement or command. An exciting tale of selfdiscovery, this is the story about the exclamation mark.

The ppt is based on a book we are reading called rosie revere. Exclamation marks ks1 punctuation teaching resource this year 1 year 2 punctuation teaching resource focuses on how to identify exclamation marks in a sentence and how to use exclamation marks in the correct context. Learners receive instruction to punctuation marks in the appropriate places using provided examples. Its about fitting in and standing out, and with the help of others, finding your way. In the ks1 curriculum, exclamation sentences are phrases that begin with the word what or how. Ks1 using exclamation marks presentation primary resource. Exclamation point lesson plan teaching of writing tmc. Tell students that when someone wants to show excitement in their writing, they use an exclamation mark. One lesson, the sentence detectives starter activity.

Periods, question marks, and exclamation points lesson. The sentence must contain a verb and ends at an exclamation mark. Have students give example sentences, and instruct the rest of the class to listen and raise the correct card when a question or exclamatory sentence is spoken. Apr 28, 2017 an exclamation mark is a punctuation mark that can end statements, commands and exclamations, or be placed after a phrase or single word eg an interjection. Their story must include at least two of each punctuation mark from the lesson period, question mark, exclamation point, commas and. A first look at exclamation marks and when to use them. Interview with amy krouse rosenthal about the wonder book. The lesson plan aims to achieve the following learning objectives. Exclamation sentences explained primary school grammar. I do this activity with 1st graders during their guidance lesson on selfconfidence finding value in yourself, finding out what you are good at, believing in yourself, etc. Year 1 english plans hamilton trust hamilton trust. It is important to have several activities for students when teaching them about exclamation points to reinforce what they have learned. Exclamation mark by amy krouse rosenthal teaching resources. On the board, under group 1, group 2, group 3, and group 4 i will record the numbers.