Four Types of Sentences
Use the colors that are in the picture above. They should use the same colors in both activities.
Procedures for Activity 1:
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1. Introduce the lesson with the song link above. It’s pretty cheesy, but it does change
things up a little.
2. Label and outline the keys on the interactive notebook template. Write each type of
sentence on the proper key. I like to use both forms of the type, so for imperative
sentence, I also put (command) in parenthesis. If you want to assign each type of
sentence a color, do that now.
3. Cut out the five pieces of the template. The “types of sentences” title at the top is all
one piece.
4. Glue down the title at the top of the page.
5. Turn each of the punctuation mark keys into a tab by folding down about a ˝ inch
tab from the top.
6. Glue by placing glue dots on the back of the ˝ in tab you folded only. Glue each tab
down into the notebook as shown.
7. See the notes below for what I write under the tabs.
Declarative Sentences
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make a statement•
punctuated by a period•
Ex: We always take spelling tests on Friday.Imperative Sentences
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makes a command or polite request•
ends with a period or exclamation mark•
Ex: Write your name at the top of the paper.Exclamatory Sentences
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expresses great emotion or excitement•
ends in an exclamation mark•
Ex: I forgot to study last night!Interrogative Sentences
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asks a question•
ends in a question mark•
Ex: Will I be punished if I fail this test?Procedures for Activity 2:
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1. This short paragraph is meant to provide students with a few examples. I do it along
with my students rather than as independent practice.
2. Assign each type of sentence a color. Have students color code the sentences using
the key and the colors you chose. They will also add the correct punctuation mark.
3. Go over and check them for accuracy before cutting out and gluing into the
notebook.
