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Use "is" to join a noun to an adjective 
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Use "is" to join a noun (thing) to an adjective (describing word) for example "The monster is green." When "is" is used like this it is called a copula.
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| Early years skill: | not specified |
| Early years typical range: | not specified |
| P-scales/Curriculum skill: | English Speaking |
| P-scales/Curriculum level: | P8 |
| TAP skill: | Expressive Language |
| TAP level: | TAP48 |
| Pre/Nat. Curriculum Area: | not specified |
| Pre/Nat. Curiculum Standard: | not specified |
| Section: | Primary (5-11yrs) info |
| Activity/strategy name and materials required | How to do the activity | Key principles for doing the activity and comments |
|---|---|---|
| Sentence Sequencing cards Cards showing a range of nouns and adjectives plus the words "the" and "is". DLTK's examples. (https://www.dltk-kids.com/) Pencil and paper (optional) | 1. Lay the word "is" on the table in front of the child. Put the word "the" to the left of this, with a gap in between them. Check that the child can read both words; 2. Put one of the noun cards into the gap between the words "the" and "is"; 3. Put one of the adjective cards after the word "is"; 4. Read the sentence to the child (e.g. "the monster is green"); 5. Encourage the child to make up new sentences in the same manner. It doesn't matter if the sentences are silly; 6. You can use the paper to record the sentences made, or for the child to draw an appropriate picture on. | Only suitable for children who can read simple single words. |
| What's in the bag? Feely bag containing a range of objects (choose objects appropriate for the children you are working with); "is" cue card as previous activity. | 1. Encourage the child to pull an item out of the bag and describe it (e.g. "the teddy is cuddly", "this cup is red"); 2. Use the cue card to prompt them if they forget to use the word "is". |
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