Identify commands

Learning Objectives Identify a command as a sentence that tells someone to do something. Recognize that a command often starts with an action word (verb). Identify the correct end punctuation for a command (a period or an exclamation mark). Differentiate between a command and a simple statement. Differentiate between a command and a question. Point to the command in a short list of different sentence types. Have you ever played 'Simon Says'? 🤔 That game is full of commands! Today, we will learn about special sentences called commands. 🗣️ Commands are 'bossy' sentences that tell someone what to do. Learning about them helps us understand stories and follow directions. Real-World Applications Following directions in a game 🎲 Reading a recipe to bak...

TermDefinitionExample SentenceA group of words that tells a whole idea. 💡The big dog runs. CommandA sentence that tells someone to do something. It gives an order. ➡️Pet the big dog. Action Word (Verb)A word that shows action, like jumping or running. 🏃‍♀️The word 'hop' is an action word. PeriodA little dot that ends a sentence. It means 'stop'. 🛑I see a cat. Exclamation MarkA mark that shows excitement or a strong feeling! 🎉Look out! StatementA sentence that tells you something. It gives information. 📝The apple is red.

The Action Word First Rule A command usually starts with an action word (a verb). Look at the very first word of the sentence. If it's an action word like 'run', 'jump', or 'draw', it might be a command! The Bossy Sentence Rule A command tells someone what to do. Ask yourself, 'Is this sentence telling me or someone to do something?' If the answer is yes, it's a command. The End Mark Rule A command ends with a period (.) or an exclamation mark (!). Check the end of the sentence. Commands use these two end marks to show the thought is finished.