Session 40: Sentence Making

Session Title	Sentence Making – Part 2 - Making Meaningful Sentences
Objective	Expand from basic to descriptive sentences. Use adjectives and adverbs to make sentences richer. Apply sentence rules in written and spoken form. Foster creativity, self-expression, and collaboration.
Topics/Concept	Sentence structure: Subject + Verb + Object + Details Adding adjectives and adverbs to make sentences interesting Using proper punctuation and capital letters Examples: Basic: The boy runs. Expanded: The tall boy runs quickly. Basic: She eats mangoes. Expanded: She happily eats sweet mangoes.
Material Required	Word cards (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) Whiteboard and markers Picture cards or prompt cards Simple props (optional: scarf, toy, chair)
Methodology	Visual and verbal learning Group-based creative expression Theater integration for active learning SEL focus: building confidence, empathy, teamwork
Session Duration	90 Minutes

Introduction Activity (20 minutes)

Objective:

Review previous session and introduce the concept of expanding sentences using describing words.

Activity Steps:

Ask students to recall how to make a basic sentence (S + V + O).
Introduce how to add details using adjectives and adverbs.

Show examples on the board:

“The dog barks.” → “The small dog barks loudly.”

“She sings.” → “She sings beautifully on stage.”

Mini Group Activity:

Show a picture (e.g., a girl running in a park). Ask guiding questions:
Who? What doing? Where? How?

Create a descriptive sentence together:
“The little girl runs happily in the green park.”

Main Topic/ ആക്ടിവിറ്റി

1 - “Sentence Building Cards” (35 minutes)

Objective:

Support students in constructing detailed sentences using word prompts.

Instructions:

1. Divide the class into small groups.

2. Distribute color-coded word cards:

Green = Subjects

Red = Verbs

Blue = Objects

Yellow = Adjectives / Adverbs

3. Each group builds sentences by combining different cards.

4. Groups read out their best sentences.

Examples:

“The big elephant walks slowly.”

“A happy boy eats a sweet apple.”

“The fast train moves quickly.”

2 - “Sentence Skit” (30 minutes)

Objective:

Encourage students to perform and express their own sentences in short dramatized acts.

Instructions:

1. Provide each group with a picture or a prompt (e.g., “A boy is flying a kite”, “She is painting a picture”).

2. Groups must:

Form a descriptive sentence
Create a short act around it
Speak their sentence clearly during the skit

Example Prompt:

Picture: A girl eating ice cream

Sentence: “The happy girl eats a cold ice cream quickly.”

Skit: One student acts as the girl, others as family or friends

Time Limit per Group: 1–2 minutes

Simple Props: Toy, scarf, paper, etc.

Reflection Questions:

“Was it fun to act your sentence?”

“What did you like about your team’s sentence?”

3 - Wrap-Up & Reflection (5 minutes)

Quick Recap:

What new words did you learn today?

How did you make your sentence more interesting?

Exit Task:

Ask each student to say or write one expanded sentence using an adjective or adverb.

Expected Learning Outcome:

Knowledge building-

Understand how to create longer, meaningful sentences
Learn the role of describing words in adding detail

Skill Building-

Practice forming and speaking descriptive sentences
Collaborate creatively in groups
Gain confidence in public expression

Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks

Follow up Tasks