Whole Sentences
Aligned to SL.1.6 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
When we speak, we can use whole sentences. A whole sentence tells a complete idea.
Worked examples
Example 1
Instead of just "juice," we say, "I would like some juice, please." That is a whole sentence.
Example 2
Instead of just 'bathroom,' say 'May I use the bathroom, please?'
Example 3
A whole sentence tells people what you want without them guessing. It is faster, not slower.
Practice questions
- Answer a question with a whole sentence.
- Turn one word into a full sentence.
- Ask for something using a complete sentence.
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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Oraciones Completas
Cuando hablamos, podemos usar oraciones completas. Una oración completa dice una idea entera.
Ejemplo 1: En vez de solo "jugo," decimos: "Me gustaría un poco de jugo, por favor." Esa es una oración completa.
Ejemplo 2: En vez de solo 'baño', di '¿Puedo ir al baño, por favor?'
Ejemplo 3: Una oración completa le dice a la gente qué quieres sin adivinar. Es más rápido, no más lento.
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