Identify statements

Learning Objectives Identify a statement as a 'telling sentence'. Recognize that a statement begins with a capital letter. Identify the period (.) as the end mark for a statement. Differentiate a statement from a simple question. Sort sentences into 'statement' and 'not a statement' groups. Create their own simple statement about a picture. Look at this cute puppy! 🐶 Can you tell me one thing about it? Today, we will learn about special sentences called statements. Statements are 'telling sentences' that share information. Learning this helps us read and write better! Real-World Applications Telling your friend about your new toy 🧸 Sharing a fact about your favorite animal 🐘 Describing a yummy snack you ate 🍎 Writing a s...

TermDefinitionExample SentenceA group of words that tells a whole idea. It's a complete thought!The bird can fly. 🐦 StatementA sentence that tells you something. It gives you information.My bike is red. 🚲 Telling SentenceThis is a fun name for a statement! It tells, tells, tells!The sun is bright. ☀️ Capital LetterThe big letter that starts every sentence. It's the leader!A, B, C (not a, b, c) PeriodThe little dot at the end of a statement. It means STOP! (.)The frog is green.

The Capital Letter Rule 🅰️ A statement always starts with a capital letter. When you write a telling sentence, make the very first letter a big one. The Period Rule 🛑 A statement always ends with a period (.). When you are done telling something, put a little dot at the end to stop. The Telling Rule 🗣️ A statement tells information. It does not ask a question. If the sentence gives you a fact, it's a statement. If it asks you something, it's not.