Word Order - 1st Grade Grammar
Sentence Superheroes: Word Order
Grade 1
Introduction to Word Order
Welcome to our interactive Word Order lesson for Grade 1 students! Understanding how to put words in the correct order is a fundamental skill that helps young readers and writers create clear, meaningful sentences.
In this engaging grammar lesson, your first grader will learn that the words in a sentence must be in the right order to make sense. With our friendly characters Jojo, Lolo, and Jo as guides, students will practice identifying correctly ordered sentences, fixing scrambled sentences, and creating their own properly structured sentences.
Word order is one of the building blocks of effective communication. When we arrange words correctly, our ideas become clear to others. This essential grammar skill helps children express themselves confidently in both speaking and writing.
Through colorful examples and interactive activities, students will discover the difference between sentences that make sense (like "Tim has a tan cap") and sentences with incorrect word order (like "cap a has Tim tan"). They'll also learn that sentences start with capital letters and end with punctuation marks.
Let's join Jojo, Lolo, and Jo on this exciting grammar adventure as we master the important skill of putting words in the right order!
What is Word Order?
The words in a sentence must be in the right order.
The order must make sense.
Correct: Tim has a tan cap.
Not correct: cap a has Tim tan.
Sentence Examples
✓ I see a mat.
✓ Jill sat on a mat.
✓ Sam sat on a mat.
✓ Tab is a cat.
✗ mat a see I. (incorrect word order)
✗ on Jill mat a sat. (incorrect word order)
Practice Time!
Click on the sentences that have the words in the right order:
1. Bill can go here.
2. tag can Dan play.
3. Sid and Pat can go.
4. Sam is a big pig.
5. cat hid The bag in a.
Fix the Sentences
Type the correct sentence with the words in the right order:
Original: at Sam Look.
Hint: Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a period.
Original: is my He pal.
Hint: Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a period.
Original: Sam can I pat.
Hint: Remember to start with a capital letter and end with a period.
Create Your Own Sentences
Write your own sentences. Check that your words are in the right order from left to right: