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Lifeskills Challenge

Grammar and punctuation - commas, conjunctions, dialogue and expanded noun phrases

Challenge reference: 7929

Notional learning hours  30
Level Entry 2
Subject area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will develop their punctuation and grammar skills in their writing to communicate their ideas to their reader.
Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Be able to use conjunctions to express time, cause and place.

  2. Be able to use dialogue effectively.

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Explain what a conjunction is
    • Think about the how, when, where or why something was done or happened
    • Extend sentences using a variety of conjunctions E.g. Dad tripped on the stairs because the cat was lying there; when the film was over, we all went and had a meal; he was certainly still angry so the dogs thought it best to keep out of his sight for a while
    • Use speech marks to hug direct speech
    • Report who is speaking using a reporting clause
    • Punctuate dialogue correctly 

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