STOP THAT SENTENCE! (1.0)
Materials:

Stop signs with punctuation marks
Description:
The whole group will show the punctuation mark that will complete the sentence that is
read by the teacher.
Step-by-Step:
The teacher will read a sentence to the group. Each student will select the appropriate
punctuation mark that would end the sentence and hold that sign up.
CONTENT STANDARD 1.0 LANGUAGE
Grade Level Expectations
 GLE 000.1.1.1 Demonstrate an emerging understanding of Basic English usage,
mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure. (Kindergarten)
 GLE 0101.1.1 Demonstrate control of basic Standard English usage, mechanics,
spelling, and sentence structure. (First Grade)
 GLE 0201.1.1 Demonstrate control of Basic English usage, mechanics, spelling,
and sentence structure. (Second Grade)
Check for Understanding ()
  0001.1.1 Recognize end punctuation marks for statements (period), questions
(question mark), and emotions (exclamation mark). (Kindergarten)
  0101.1.3 Identify and use correct punctuation at the end of declarative
sentences and questions. (First Grade)
  0201.1.3 Identify and use correct punctuation at the end of declarative,
exclamatory, and interrogative sentences. (Second Grade)
Materials needed:
 Stop signs with punctuation marks
Assessment Activity Title: STOP THAT SENTENCE!
Description of Activity:
1. The teacher will read a sentence or write a sentence for the group.
2. Each student will select the appropriate punctuation mark that would end the
sentence and hold that stop sign up.
Assignment Extensions:
Begin with periods, question marks and exclamation marks for Kindergarteners and First
Grade. For Second Graders, add quotation marks.