Reading Short Sentences
A sentence is a group of words arranged in a meaningful order. Short sentences are a good way to practise reading words together and understanding simple ideas.
When reading a sentence, look at each word, read the words in order and think about what the complete sentence means.
Learning Objectives
- Recognise a simple sentence.
- Read short sentences aloud.
- Read words in the correct order.
- Notice basic punctuation.
- Understand the general meaning of a short sentence.
What Is a Short Sentence?
A short sentence can contain only a few words, but it can still tell us something meaningful.
This sentence tells us what the cat does.
Reading the Words in Order
Read every word from left to right and keep the words in their written order.
Reading the words in this order gives the sentence its meaning.
More Simple Sentences
Notice the Full Stop
A simple statement normally ends with a full stop. The full stop tells us that the sentence has ended.
The full stop comes at the end of the sentence.
Reading With Meaning
Do not only say the words aloud. Ask yourself what the sentence is telling you.
The sentence tells us that the boy has a ball and describes its colour.
Common Mistakes
- Do not skip words.
- Do not change the order of words.
- Remember to notice the full stop.
- Do not read without thinking about meaning.
Practice
1. Read: The cat runs.
2. Read: I see a dog.
3. What does The sun is hot. tell us?
4. What mark is at the end of a simple statement?
5. How should we read the words in a sentence?
Try It Yourself
Read these sentences aloud: The dog runs., I see a cat. and The sun is hot. Then tell someone what each sentence means.
Quick Revision
- A sentence is a group of words arranged meaningfully.
- Words should be read in the correct order.
- A simple statement usually ends with a full stop.
- Good reading includes understanding meaning.
Next Step
In the next lesson, you will learn how to understand exactly what a simple sentence is telling you.