This first lesson in the Making Sentences series introduces children to the most important writing skill: understanding what makes a sentence. Using simple, clear examples, the PowerPoint explains that a sentence is a group of words that makes sense. Children are guided to spot the difference between sentences and muddled words, before completing their own short examples.

The accompanying task sheet gives pupils the chance to practise independently by sorting groups of words into sentences and not sentences. With both teaching slides and pupil activities included, this lesson provides everything you need to secure the foundations of sentence writing for younger children.