Writing worksheet · Sentence building
Silly Sentence Mix and Match
Kids build sentences from a who, a does-what and a where box, draw the silliest one and write two.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Topic
- Sentence building
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Complete sentences, Subjects and predicates, Sentence types, Combining sentences
What kids do
“Pick one from each box to make a silly sentence. Draw it. Then write two silly sentences.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Draw your silliest sentence
Words on this sheet
The pigA robotdancesMy catThe bussingseats sockshops
Teacher tip
Let kids roll a die for each box to pick their who, does-what and where at random.
How to use it
- Read each answer aloud: if it sounds unfinished, it probably is.
- Do the first two examples together, then let kids work with a partner.
- Model the first answer on the board, thinking out loud as you write.
Watch for
Missing end marks. Have kids touch the last word and add a mark every time.
Talk about it
- Which sentence sounded better after you changed it?
- Where else do writers use this skill?
Take it further
Play sentence relay: each kid adds one word to a growing sentence.
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