Speak in Full Sentences
Aligned to SL.2.6 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches
A complete sentence tells a whole idea. Use full sentences to answer clearly and add details.
Worked examples
Example 1
Instead of just saying 'red,' you say, 'My favorite color is red because it is bright and warm.'
Example 2
Instead of 'because it's cool,' say 'I want to be a firefighter because they help people in an emergency.'
Example 3
A full sentence answer gives the listener the question back. They do not have to remember what you were asked.
Practice questions
- Answer a question with a complete sentence.
- Add a detail to your sentence to explain more.
- Turn a one-word answer into a full 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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Habla con oraciones completas
Una oración completa dice una idea entera. Usa oraciones completas para responder con claridad y agregar detalles.
Ejemplo 1: En vez de decir solo 'rojo', dices: 'Mi color favorito es el rojo porque es brillante y cálido.'
Ejemplo 2: En vez de 'porque está padre', di 'Quiero ser bombero porque ayudan a la gente en una emergencia.'
Ejemplo 3: Una respuesta en oración completa le devuelve la pregunta a quien escucha. No tiene que acordarse de qué te preguntaron.
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