Standard English Presentation

The KS2 Grammar presentation, created by KS2Gems, is a comprehensive resource aimed at Year 4 students to help them use Standard English for verb inflections. The presentation serves as a versatile resource bank for teachers, allowing them to select and use sections according to the needs of their class. It provides whole-class input, group and paired activities, and independent exercises, with the level of support tailored at the teacher's discretion. The contents cover the definition of Standard English, the concept of verb inflection, and an exploration of verb tenses.

Standard English is defined as the correct form used in formal spoken or written communication, often employed when addressing an unknown audience. The presentation delves into verb inflections, which indicate the tense of a verb and may vary from Standard English in local dialects. The three main verb tenses—past, present, and future—are discussed, with examples to distinguish between Standard and non-standard forms. Activities included in the resource help students practice rewriting sentences in Standard English, correcting common mistakes found in everyday speech. These exercises aim to reinforce the correct use of verb tenses and standard verb inflections, ensuring students are well-equipped for formal communication.