Instructional Video

The Sentence Song ♫♪♫ | Scratch Garden

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A laid back beat and silly animation makes a music video about sentence structure a hit among young learners. Find out what a capital letter is and when we use them, as well as end punctuation; the period, exclamation point, and question mark. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Take a musical brain break with a music video that is fun and educational
  • Hook scholars with a song; begin a lesson with the video to grab class members' attention
  • Send the link home with pupils so they can extend their learning experience with their families 
Classroom Considerations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The video enhances learner engagement through kid-friendly graphics
  • Example sentences using each type of end punctuation are displayed alongside cartoons that act out what is written 
Cons
  • None