Fun with 1st Grade Writing

What is a complete sentence?

• A complete sentence is a single word that stands alone.

• A complete sentence is always a question.

• A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought, containing at least a subject and a verb.

• A complete sentence must contain at least three verbs.

Identify the punctuation mark at the end of a question.

• ?

• !

• ;

• ...

What is the main idea of a story?

• The setting and location of the story.

• The central theme or message of the story.

• The author's biography and background.

• The plot twist of the story.

How do you start a sentence?

• Start with a number.

• Use a lowercase letter.

• Begin with a punctuation mark.

• Begin with a capital letter.

What is a noun? Give an example.

• cat

• house

• car

• dog

What comes first in a story: the beginning, middle, or end?

• the prologue

• the climax

• the resolution

• the beginning

Write a sentence using the word 'happy'.

• He was sad about the news.

• She felt happy when she received the good news.

• They were indifferent to the outcome.

• She felt angry after hearing the announcement.

What is a verb? Can you name one?

• swim

• run

• jump

• think

How can you make your writing more descriptive?

• Use vivid language and sensory details.

• Use complex jargon and technical terms.

• Write in a passive voice to create distance.

• Limit the use of adjectives and adverbs.

What do we call the characters in a story?

• Setting

• Characters

• Plot

• Theme