Level 1 • Lesson 6 — Writing simple sentences

Objective

I can write a simple sentence that starts with a capital letter, has spaces between words, and ends with a period.

Materials

Short, sharpened pencil
Eraser
Ruled paper (primary lines preferred)
Tracing Pad (below)
Simple picture or word card (for example: a cat, a sun, a ball)

Mini-lesson — What is a sentence?

A sentence is a group of words that makes sense. It tells a whole idea.

1. A sentence starts with a capital letter

The first letter of the first word is big.
We call this a capital letter, like I or T.
Example: I see a cat.

2. A sentence has spaces between words

Each word has a little gap after it.
Use a finger space between words.
Example: I see a cat.

3. A sentence ends with a period

A period is a small dot at the end: .
It tells the reader, "The sentence is finished."
Example: I see a cat.

4. Check your sentence

Does it make sense?
Does it start with a capital?
Are there spaces between words?
Does it end with a period?

Say this in your head: "Capital at the start, spaces in the middle, period at the end."

Picture strip: "Parts of a simple sentence"

Guided Practice — Build a full sentence

Use this routine to build and write simple sentences.

Say the whole idea: Try I see a cat. or We kick a ball. Say the sentence out loud.
Count the words: Tap the table once for each word. This helps you know how many spaces you will need.
Trace on the pad: On the Tracing Pad, choose a pattern like I see or a cat. Write it on the line with a capital letter and clear spaces.
Add the ending: Finish your sentence and put a period at the end.
Move to paper: On your paper, write the whole sentence. Check: capital, spaces, period.
Try a new sentence: Make another sentence, such as I like the sun. Say it, count the words, then write it neatly.

Remember: every sentence needs a start (capital), middle (words with spaces), and an end (period).

Tracing Pad

Lines Trace

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build simple sentences

First, build each short sentence on the screen. Then copy it neatly on your ruled paper.

On the device: Drag the words into the correct order. Release inside a slot to drop. Chips stay in their own question.

On paper: Write each sentence with a capital letter, spaces between words, and a period.

Isee acat .

Wekick aball .

Ilike thesun .

Werun toschool .

Iread abook .

Quick Check — Writing simple sentences

Answer each question about sentences, capitals, spaces, and periods. This is a gentle 10-question check.

What is a sentence?

One big letter A group of words that makes sense A picture with no words

How should a sentence begin?

With a capital letter With a tiny dot With a space

Where do you put spaces?

Between every letter At the start and end only Between one word and the next word

Why do we use a period?

To make the word bigger To show the sentence is finished To erase the last word

What does a simple sentence tell?

One clear idea Many mixed-up ideas Only numbers

Which sentence is written best?

i like my dog i like my dog. I like my dog.

How can you check if your sentence makes sense?

Cover it with your hand Read it slowly from start to end Draw a picture on top of it

How should words sit on the line?

On the line with spaces between them Floating above the line in a bunch On top of each other

Which word should usually be capital in a sentence?

The last word Any word in the middle The first word

What writing speed helps you remember all the parts of a sentence?

Super fast with no thinking Slow and careful Only when someone is watching

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Starts each sentence with a capital letter Leaves clear spaces between most words Ends sentences with a period Writes simple sentences that make sense when read aloud

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write simple sentences with capitals, spaces, and periods. 🙂 I need more practice remembering all the parts of a sentence. 😅 Writing full sentences still feels tricky.

I will practice…

Using a capital at the start Leaving spaces between words Adding a period at the end

Lesson 6: Writing simple sentences