Sentence Building Student’s Workbook

Sentence Building

Student’s Workbook Have fun creating basic sentences and short stories.

By Patricia Y. Lewis

Sentence Building Student’s Workbook

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Sentence Building Student’s Workbook ISBN 978-9962-709-08-4 Author: Patricia Y. Lewis Executive Producer: Sheyla Henson Edited and Revised: Celia Ana Forrester Caton Adapted: Pablo Vidal González Murcia Graphic Designer: Julio Santamaria Published by Psycho Tools Inc. 2022

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Character: It is the subject that performs an action.

1. Choose four characters from the Words Bank.

2. Illustrate each one and give it a name.

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Setting:

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It is a location or place. It is where the character is or does an action.

1. Choose a setting for each of the characters selected from the Words Bank.

2. Illustrate the settings and draw the characters in it.

3. Write the characters’ names and the description for each setting.

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Event:

It is the action the character does and what happens or takes place in the setting.

1. Choose an event for each character and the setting you selected.

2. Write the name of the character and the setting in the corresponding spaces.

3. Illustrate the event and write it besides the setting.

Sentence

#1

Character

setting

event

setting

event

Sentence

#2

Character

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#3

Character

setting

event

setting

event

Sentence

#4

Character

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Conclusion:

It is the end of the events and the actions the character does or what happens in the story.

1. Choose a conclusion for the characters, settings, and events you selected.

Write the name of each character, setting and event in the corresponding spaces.

2. Illustrate the conclusion and write it beside the event.

3. Write the complete statements on the lines.

Sentence

#1

Character

setting

event

conclusion

setting

event

conclusion

Sentence

#2

Character

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#3

Character

setting

event

conclusion

setting

event

conclusion

Sentence

#4

Character

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Checking Comprehension

V. Changing Statements to Present and Future with Will and Going to 1. Identify the verb in the statements you wrote on pages 10 -11.

Then change each verb to the present and to the future with “will” and “going to”.

Example: Present

A girl at school in the spelling bee wins first place

Future with will

A girl at school in the spelling bee will win first place.

Future with going to

A girl at school in the spelling bee is going to win first place.

Sentence

#1

Present Future with will

Future with going to

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#2

Present

Future with will

Future with going to

Sentence

#3

Present

Future with will

Future with going to

Sentence

#4

Present

Future with will

Future with going to

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VI. Introducing Plural Characters

1. Fill the diagram with character, setting, event, and conclusion from the Words Bank to create sentences.

2. Identify the character in the statements you wrote. Then change each one to the plural form on the lines below. Make the necessary changes to the verbs.

3. Share your statements with your group. Then read them to the class.

Example: Singular form

A girl at school in the spelling bee wins first place.

Plural form

Some girls at school in the spelling bee win first place.

Character

setting

event

conclusion

Character

setting

event

conclusion

Character

setting

event

conclusion

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VII. Using the Verb to Be

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The settings, events and conclusions can be developed with the verb “to be” to give more precision to statements.

1. Choose a character and a setting from the Words Bank to complete the diagram.

Use the correct form of the verb be.

Character

is

setting

is

Character

is is

setting

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Characters

are

setting

are

Characters

are are

setting

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VIII. Creating Progressive Statements “ing” Form

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Progressive statements are used to describe actions that are taking place at the moment of speech.

1. Use the Words Bank to complete the diagram with a character + verb to be + “ing” verb (event) + setting.

2. Then write the complete statements on the lines below.

Character

is

event

setting

event

setting

is

Character

is is

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Characters

are

setting

are

Characters

are are

setting

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IX. Using “There is” and “There are”: “There is” and “There are” are introductory phrases to indicate that something or someone exists or does not in statements.

1. Choose a character, a setting, and an event from the Words Bank to complete the diagram with the introductory phrase.

2. Then write the complete statements on the lines below.

Character

setting

event

Character

setting

event

There is

There is

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Characters

setting

event

setting

event

There are

Characters

There are

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X. Using a Negative Introductory Phrase:

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There are negative introductory phrases for s sent or does not exist.

1. Choose a character, a setting, and an event from the Words Bank to complete the diagram with a negative introductory phrase.

2. Then write the complete statements on the lines below.

Character

setting

event

setting

event

There isn’t

Character

There isn’t

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Characters

setting

event

setting

event

There aren’t

Characters

There aren’t

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XI. Completing the Statements with the Conclusion

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When statements are introduced with “There is”, “There are” or their negative forms, to conclude the story, use the relative pronoun “who” before the conclusion.

1. Complete the diagram with elements from the Words Bank to write complete statements. Use the correct form of the verb be.

2. Then write the complete statements on the lines below.

3. Illustrate the statements.

Character

There is

conclusion

who

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Completing the Statements with the Conclusion

Characters

There are

conclusion

who

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Completing the Statements with the Conclusion

Character

There isn’t

conclusion

who

Character

There isn’t

conclusion

who

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XII. Focusing on the Character The character is the subject of the statement. Improve your writing by adding details to the character or subject.

1. Complete the diagram by writing simple statements about the character.

2. Then write the complete statements on the lines below.

Character

setting

event

Character with details

Character

setting

Character with details

event

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Focusing on the Character

Character

setting

event

Character with details

Character

setting

event

Character with details

Character

setting

Character with details

event

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XIII. Focusing on the Conclusion

The conclusion is the predicate of the statement. Improve your writing by adding details to the predicate.

1. Complete the diagram with elements from the Words Bank. Add details to the conclusion or predicate.

2. Then write the complete statements on the lines below.

Character

conclusion

event

setting

Character with details Conclusion with details

Character

conclusion

event

setting

Character with details Conclusion with details

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Focusing on the Conclusion

Character

conclusion

event

setting

Character with details Conclusion with details

Character

conclusion

event

setting

Character with details Conclusion with details

Character

conclusion

event

setting

Character with details Conclusion with details

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Leve 2

Story Writing Introduction

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In this second level of the Workbook you are going to receive the tools to aide you in writing diagrams. The different diagrams provide basic structures that you can follow in order to write meaningful sentences. You will complete them in the Workbook with the elements from the Words Bank.

You can choose, mix, and match elements to complete the diagrams presented. Include the structures given to write sentences that together will bring out your stories.

After you write your sentences and stories, check the writing rubrics to revise and edit your work. Then read and share your stories with the rest of the class.

Be as creative as you can. There are countless sentences you can write using the the Words Bank. As you write your sentences and stories, create your own questions and P.Q.A.

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The following writing rubric is for you to revise and edit your writing. character Writing Rubrics

1

Capitalize all the beginning Words of the sentences and all the proper names.

2

Punctuate sentences correctly.

3

Use the dictionary to check the spelling of words in doubt.

4

Write complete sentences.

5

Use a pencil to write the first draft.

6

Read carefully what you wrote.

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Writing with Diagrams

Diagram #1 1. Combine a character of your own with a conclusion from the Words Bank.

2. You can use singular or plural characters.

Character

conclusion

Character

conclusion

Character

conclusion

Character

conclusion

Character

conclusion

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Writing with Diagrams

Diagram #2 1. Select the character and the conclusion from the Words Bank and add a setting of your own.

2. You can use singular or plural characters.

Character

setting

conclusion

Character

setting

conclusion

Character

setting

conclusion

Character

setting

conclusion

Character

setting

conclusion

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Writing with Diagrams

Diagram #3 1. Combine a character and an event of your own with a setting and a conclusion from the Words Bank.

2. You can use singular or plural characters.

Character

setting

event

conclusion

Character

setting

event

conclusion

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Character

setting

event

conclusion

Character

setting

event

conclusion

Character

setting

event

conclusion

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Writing with Diagrams

Diagram #4 1. Observe the following diagram, and use the Words Bank to create sentences.

2. You can use singular or plural characters. Pay attention to the subject-verb agreement.

Introductory Phrase

character

setting

There is...

There are...

There isn't... there aren't...

event

pronoun

but

verb be

he/she/they

conclusion

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1. Write complete sentences following the Diagram #4.

2. Illustrate your sentences.

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Writing with Diagrams

Diagram #5 1. Observe the following diagram, and use the Words Bank to create sentences.

2. You can use singular or plural characters. Pay attention to the subject-verb agreement.

Introductory Phrase

Name of the Character

character

There is...

There are...

There isn't... there aren't...

Name of the characer or pronoun he/she

whose name is... named...

and

setting

verb be

Basic Structures Pronun he/she

but

want(s) to like(s) to need(s) to have/has to prefer(s) to going to do / does can

PRONOUN he/she

event

conclusion

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1. Write complete sentences following the Diagram #5.

2. Illustrate your sentences

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Writing with Diagrams

Diagram #6 1. Observe the following diagram, and use the Words Bank to create sentences.

2. You can use singular or plural characters. Pay attention to the subject-verb agreement.

Introductory Phrase

character

verb be

A...

The...

setting

event

conclusion

but

so

Character name or pronoun ...he ...she ...they

conclusion

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1. Write complete sentences following the Diagram #6.

2. Illustrate your sentences

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Diagram #7 1. Observe the following diagram, and use the Words Bank to create sentences.

2. Include elements of your own where required.

3. You can use singular or plural characters. Pay attention to the subject-verb agreement.

Introductory Phrase

Name of the character or description

character

There is ...

There are ...

setting

...whose name is... ...named ...

event

(created by the student)

Problem statement

conclusion

finally

Pronun

he/she/they

Name of the character or pronoun

so

he / she doesn´t have they don't have he / she / they can´t

(created by the student)

but

...he ...she ...they

Pronun he/she/they

conclusion (created by the student)

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1. Write complete sentences and join them following the Diagram #7.

2. Illustrate your sentences

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II. Combining Diagrams to Write Paragraph At this point, after having completed the seven diagrams to write sentences, you can combine them to form paragraphs to develop short stories.

As you combine the diagrams, you may need to delete unnecessary repetitions, or to add words such as connectors to join the different sentences. You can select elements from the Words Bank as necessary or create your own ones. It may be important also to change some forms of the elements in the Words Bank for them to fit the sentences and make writing easier. You can switch the position of the elements as long as they follow the correct language structure. Use your creativity to build your original stories.

Additionally, remember to apply the essentials of writing, such as, subject-verb agreement, appropriate verb tenses, correct capitlization and punctuation, and proper word order. Always have the dictionary at hand because it is a fundamental tool for the writer.

Finally, we want to motivate that writer in you! Put into practice all your ability and talent to write creatively and as far as you feel inpired to reach.

INDICATIONS FOR WRITING THE SHORT STORIES IN THE WORKBOOK:

1. In this section, combine as many diagrams as possible to form paragraphs and write short stories.

2. Practice writing on separate sheets.

3. Check your work with the Writing Rubric.

4. Create an original title for your story.

5. Copy your final short story in the Workbook.

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Combining Diagrams to Write Paragraph Title:____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Illustrate a scene of your story.

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Combining Diagrams to Write Paragraph Title:____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Illustrate a scene of your story.

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Combining Diagrams to Write Paragraph Title:____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Illustrate a scene of your story.

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Combining Diagrams to Write Paragraph Title:____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Illustrate a scene of your story.

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Character

a girl

a boy

a dog

a clown

a rabbit

a pirate

a cat

an astronaut a princess

a farmer

a robot

a monster the explorers

the musicians

the bicyclist a baker

a cawboy

a firefighter

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a monkey

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Setting in a house

at school in the park

in the yard

in a garden

on an island

in outer space

in a far away land

on the sidewalk

in the bakery

at a party

on the stage in the closet

on a farm

in a castle

on a ranch

in a forest

in a building

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on a spaceship

in the jungle

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Event in the spelling bee

making balloon animals

found a stick

flying a kite

eating some carrots

playing with a ball of yarn

looking for buried treasure

exploring a new planet

making a lot of noise

plowing the fields

guarded by a dragon

pushed a button

riding a horse

looking for honey

put out a fire

eating a banana

hit a rock

mixed ingredients

playing instruments

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Conclusion got a kite caught in a tree

buried it in the ground

rolled it down the stairs

popped a balloon

it started to rain

found a hidden cave

made a new friend

playing with toys

planted seeds

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won first place

flew away rescued by a knight

rounding up the sheep

stung by a bee

rescued a cat

had the best talent

ran from dinosaurs

got an x-ray

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dropped it on the ground

baked cupcakes

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