✏️ My First Sentences

What your child will learn

• Students will be able to arrange 3–4 given words to form a simple sentence.
• Students will be able to identify the first word of a sentence and write it with a capital letter.
• Students will be able to place a full stop at the end of a sentence.
• Students will be able to complete sentences using the patterns 'This is ...' and 'I like ...'.

Lessons in this unit

1. Putting words in order: Arrange 3–4 word cards to make a sentence. Use picture clues to check the order.
2. Starting with a big letter: Identify the first word of a sentence and write it with a capital letter.
3. Ending with a dot: Place a full stop at the end of a sentence.
4. This is ...: Use the pattern 'This is ...' to name things around us.
5. I like ...: Use the pattern 'I like ...' to talk about things we enjoy.

Key words

sentence

A group of words that tells a whole idea.

capital letter

A big letter at the start of a sentence.

full stop

A dot at the end of a sentence.

word order

The right order of words in a sentence.

Help your child at home

What to watch for

Any order of words is okay.

Help: Show that 'This is a cat' and 'Cat a is this' are different; only one sounds right.

Every word in a sentence starts with a capital letter.

Help: Only the first word gets a capital letter.

A full stop can go anywhere in a sentence.

Help: The full stop goes only at the end.

The object name comes before 'This is'.

Help: The pattern is 'This is a ______'.

Try this at home

• Arrange word cards to match a picture
• Find the first word: it is the word right after the start of the line
• Add a full stop to a sentence
• Complete the sentence with a picture

Quick questions to ask aloud

1. Which sentence is correct? (This is a dog. / Dog a is this. / Is this a dog.)
   Show answer

   The correct order is 'This is a dog.'
2. Which sentence is correct? (This is a cat. / this is a cat. / This Is A Cat.)
   Show answer

   This is a cat.. Only the first word starts with a big letter.
3. Which sentence is correct? (This is a cat. / This is a cat / This. is a cat)
   Show answer

   This is a cat.. The full stop goes at the end of the sentence.

Parent guide: how to help your child with Class 1 English

Frequently asked questions

What will my child learn in "My First Sentences" (Class 1 English)?

Your child will be able to: arrange 3–4 given words to form a simple sentence.; identify the first word of a sentence and write it with a capital letter.; place a full stop at the end of a sentence.; complete sentences using the patterns 'This is ...' and 'I like ...'..

How does MangoMindz teach "My First Sentences"?

In 5 short parts (Putting words in order, Starting with a big letter, Ending with a dot, This is ..., I like ...). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.

How long does "My First Sentences" take?

About 120 minutes in total, spread over 5 parts of 15–25 minutes each.

How can I help my child with "My First Sentences" at home?

Work through a small example together, such as: Arrange word cards to match a picture; Find the first word: it is the word right after the start of the line. Then ask a quick question aloud: Which sentence is correct? (This is a dog. / Dog a is this. / Is this a dog.)

What mistakes do children often make in "My First Sentences"?

Any order of words is okay. Fix: Show that 'This is a cat' and 'Cat a is this' are different; only one sounds right. Every word in a sentence starts with a capital letter. Fix: Only the first word gets a capital letter. A full stop can go anywhere in a sentence. Fix: The full stop goes only at the end.

Is "My First Sentences" free on MangoMindz?

Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "My First Sentences" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.