Learning intention
- recognise that sentences are made up of groups of words that work together in particular ways to make meaning
Foundation English · AC9EFLA06
Recognise that sentences are made up of groups of words that work together in particular ways to make meaning
learning how words in a sentence relate to one another; for example, connecting a cat (noun) to ate (verb), or black (adjective) to a cat (noun)
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AC9EFLA06 - AC9EFLA06: Recognise that sentences are made up of groups of words that work together in particular ways to make meaning
Example 1
learning how words in a sentence relate to one another; for example, connecting a cat (noun) to ate (verb), or black (adjective) to a cat (noun)
Example 2
Who/what + action/details: The little dog | ran fast. My red hat | is missing. The fish | swims.
Example 3
Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Split a sentence into meaningful word groups. The little dog | ran fast. My red hat | is missing. The fish | swims.
Example 4
Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
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Elaboration expansion and examples 1
- E1: learning how words in a sentence relate to one another; for example, connecting a cat (noun) to ate (verb), or black (adjective) to a cat (noun)
- Who/what + action/details: The little dog | ran fast. My red hat | is missing. The fish | swims.
- Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Split a sentence into meaningful word groups. The little dog | ran fast. My red hat | is missing. The fish | swims.
Elaboration expansion and examples 2
- Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
Words work together to make a message
Hear how groups of words tell who or what, and what happens.
Worked example
Compare ‘The little dog sleeps’ with ‘Sleeps dog the little’. Which sounds like a complete message?
- Say ‘the little dog’ together. These words tell who the message is about.
- Add ‘sleeps’ to tell what the dog does. Read the whole message aloud.
- Moving the words randomly makes the message difficult to understand. Word order helps us make meaning.
Watch for this mistake: A row of familiar words does not automatically make a meaningful sentence. Say the complete message and check that the words work together.
Try it, then explain
Use these words to tell a message: bird / sings / The.
Hint
Begin with the words naming the animal.
Answer and explanation
The bird sings.
Change ‘The dog sleeps’ to tell about a cat. Which word changes?
Hint
Keep the action the same.
Answer and explanation
Change dog to cat: The cat sleeps.
Teach, ask and checkTopic-aligned
AC9EFLA06 · Word Groups Work Together in Sentences
Learning focus: I can see how words in a sentence work together to make meaning.
Model it: Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
Ask the learner: What is the main idea of word groups make meaning in sentences?
Look for: The learner can I can see how words in a sentence work together to make meaning in a fresh example and explain the evidence or reasoning without copying the model.
If they are stuck: Watch for this mistake: A row of familiar words does not automatically make a meaningful sentence. Say the complete message and check that the words work together.
Review hints and exit ticketReady for practice
Assessment-style questions and review hints 1
Questions
- What is the main idea of word groups make meaning in sentences?
- Which example shows the skill?
Review hints
- Remember: See how groups of words work together inside sentences
- Use the routine: Read sentence → Find who/what → Find doing/being → Check meaning
Assessment-style questions and review hints 2
Questions
- What is one common mix-up?
- How can you check your answer?
Review hints
- Before answering: point to the clue in the spoken words, written sentence, image, page layout or text purpose.
- Self-check: change the example slightly and see whether the same reasoning still works.
Exit ticket
- Name the skill
- Use a model example
- Try independently
- Explain evidence
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Curriculum
- recognise that sentences are made up of groups of words that work together in particular ways to make meaning
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