Imperative Sentences in a How To

Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear imperative sentences in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently, using a partner or small group only if they want to talk through their thinking, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These imperative sentences worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.

Circle the 6 command verbs in a how to make a fruit cup, then write 3 steps for watering a plant. Steps in a how-to are imperative sentences. Each step starts with a verb that tells what to do. The directions on the page read: Read the steps in Part A. Then, circle the verb at the start of each step, 6 in all. Then, in Part B, write 3 steps for how to water a plant. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 3rd Grade sentences, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with imperative sentences. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

The subject is you, but it is not said. In Hand me the red marker, you are the one being asked to hand it over. That is why most commands start with a verb.

A calm or polite command ends with a period, as in Please close the door. An urgent command ends with an exclamation point, as in Watch out for that car! One page has children add the mark to 10 commands.

Yes. All 4 3rd grade imperative sentences sheets have an answer key.