The Great Sentence Scramble
Equipment
4 white Bristol boards
Colored Bristol board paper cut into pieces, each containing a word for a sentence
Velcro for the backs of the word pieces and Bristol boards
Punctuation marks for each group
Explanation
Split the class into 4 groups. Each group will be assigned a specific sentence type (e.g., statement, question, exclamation).
Place action word pieces in the center of the learning area. Each group will have a Bristol board at the opposite end, with the correct punctuation for their sentence type written on it.
On "go," the first member of each group runs to the center, picks up a word, and returns to their group. They will discuss where it fits in their sentence.
When the group is ready, the next person runs to the opposite side, sticks the word on their Bristol board in the appropriate spot, and returns.
The activity continues until all groups have completed their sentences.
Wrap-Up Discussion: Once all groups finish, review each sentence together. Focus on capitalization, punctuation, and word order, reinforcing key grammar concepts.
Variations / Progression
For younger students, you can simplify by providing pre-written sentences with missing words for them to find.
For older students, challenge them by adding more complex sentences or encouraging them to create their own words to complete the sentences.
Students can swap sentences with a partner to check for proper punctuation and capitalization.
ASK ID 2025-03-14-001-E