The middle shows what happens next, often including a small problem.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
First, the puppy lost its ball.
Moderate / Add a little
Finally, the puppy found the ball.
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A story tells us about events. The beginning introduces someone or something. The middle shows what happens next, often including a small problem. The ending tells us how the event finishes. We can use first, then and finally to help a listener follow the order. Keep the same character from one event to the next so the story makes sense. A picture sequence is useful for learning this order.
Read the first model carefully: “First, the puppy lost its ball.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “Finally, the puppy found the ball.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Begin with a capital letter and finish with a suitable end mark.
Leave spaces so the reader can separate the words.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Ravi has a blue kite.
Moderate / Add a little
My sister reads at home.
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A sentence communicates a complete idea. Begin with a capital letter and finish with a suitable end mark. Leave spaces so the reader can separate the words. Read the sentence aloud after writing it. If a word is missing, the sound of the sentence may help you notice. Names begin with capitals too. One accurate sentence is better than a long string of words that a reader cannot follow.
Read the first model carefully: “Ravi has a blue kite.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “My sister reads at home.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Include the important information rather than every detail.
A simple note might tell a family member where a book is or thank a friend.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
Amma, my book is on the table. Nila
Moderate / Add a little
Thank you for the card, Ravi. From Amal.
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A note gives a short message to someone. Include the important information rather than every detail. A simple note might tell a family member where a book is or thank a friend. Name the person when needed and add your own name so the reader knows who wrote it. Read the note as if you were the person receiving it: can you understand what it says?
Read the first model carefully: “Amma, my book is on the table. Nila” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “Thank you for the card, Ravi. From Amal.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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