Year 1 Question or not a Question?
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Dedicated Year 1 resources challenging pupils to distinguish between a question or not a question, aligning with KS1 Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling objectives. Activities build strong reasoning skills by requiring pupils to analyse sentence meaning and structure to identify interrogative sentences requiring a question mark. This targeted resource supports deepening understanding of sentence types and is crucial for achieving national curriculum expectations for accurate end-of-sentence punctuation. Use the CS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Scheme to hone this analytical skill.
Full step description and curriculum objectives
Year 1 Questions
Year 1 Singular and Plural
Lesson Input
Materials to introduce the lesson, explain concepts and model what pupils will do independently.
Independent Tasks
Activities that help pupils practise, apply and secure their understanding after the main teaching input.
Interventions, Support and Scaffolding
Targeted resources for pre-teaching, same-day intervention and/or extra support where needed.
Deeper Learning and Extension
Tasks that deepen understanding, promote discussion and stretch/extend pupils who are ready for greater challenge.
Resources at a glance
- PowerPointTeaching PPTExplore concepts step-by-step with focused varied fluency and application and reasoning activities.
- PowerPointModelling PPTA teacher-led tool to guide children through a learning objective with a mix of different question types.
- WorksheetPrior LearningCover essential knowledge from previous lessons before diving into the new learning.
- SupplyWorksheetVaried FluencyConsolidate and secure understanding of key concepts with three fluency-based questions.
- SupplyWorksheetApplication and ReasoningPromote deeper learning with three different application and reasoning questions.
- WorksheetApplicationApply learning from the whole lesson with this extended writing activity.
- WorksheetMixed ActivityEncourage independent working or consolidate learning with a mix of different question types.
- WorksheetHomeworkThree different questions to complete at home and consolidate what has been learned in class.
