Learning Objectives
Identify and use thought groups in order to improve speech fluency
Thought groups-a group of words that form a unit of meaning; pauses and intonation indicate thought groups when speaking
Examples of thought groups |
| Last night, / we went / to the store / to buy bread, / but the store was closed.
My friend Jason / is a very good soccer player. I would like to know / when the library is open / and if I can reserve a computer. |
tips for teaching
Punctuation in writing is one indicator of thought groups.
