PPT-Using sentence variety

Copyright 2015 by Write Score LLC Learning Objectives and Goals Students will learn to use sentence variety through Using various sentence types Combining sentences Why Use S entence V. By Mr. Payne. Brush Up on Grammar:. Simple . Compound . Complex. A . simple sentence. . consists of one independent clause. An . independent . clause contains a subject and a . verb. .. Examples:. short simple sentence: . .. One of the most common ways to start a sentence is to begin with the . thing being described as subject(first word. ). So we start with ‘the...’, or ‘she/he/it...’, followed by the verb (action).. Spicing Up Your Sentences. Make sentences different lengths. Some can. b. e short. Others can be long and include more. d. etails.. Start some sentences with . adverbs. .. Start some sentences with . Subjects and Verbs . (. predicate. ). The . subject. . in the sentence is always a . NOUN. or a . PRONOUN . You will always find the subject “doing” the verb!. The . verb. . is the action OR state of being (is/was/were/etc.) in the sentence and is what the subject is doing!. 4. 3. 2. 1. Point of View. PoV. is clear, consistent and engaging.. PoV. is clear, and consistent.. PoV. shifts occasionally.. PoV. is not always clear or consistent. Opening Lines. Opening is engaging and original. Conscious practice in imitating the following sentence patterns can contribute a great deal to improving sentence style—one of the most decisive factors in creating lively, effective writing.. . . contains . one independent clause/ main clause . an. d at least one dependent clause.. Example: .  . The dinner was burned . because she had forgotten it.. Independent c: The dinner was burned. Dependent c: (because) she had forgotten it. What elements and principles are present?. UNITY. Unity occurs when all the parts of a home or room are related by one . idea. . through . . similar characteristics and/or consistency of style. . Furniture and accessories with curved lines. Front Loaded Sentences. Present the subject and verb in the initial position, followed by a variety of modifying phrases.. Example: Dr. . Zhivago. is a typical David Lean film, with panoramic scenes, larger-than-life characters, and universal implications.. A writer’s combination of . simple. , . compound. , . complex, and compound-complex. sentences. A writer’s control of flow and tempo. What is a simple sentence?. A stand-alone . independent clause. essays can . give it life and rhythm. Too many sentences with the same structure and length can grow monotonous for readers. Varying sentence style and structure can also reduce repetition and add emphasis. Long sentences work well for incorporating a lot of information, and short sentences can often maximize crucial points. . DGP – Sentence 12 Day 1 Punctuation and Capitalization Sentence my uncle from pittsburgh pennsylvania recent bougt a boat witch he will keep on our lake Word Bank: capital letter (3) period (1) DGP – Sentence 1 Day 1 Punctuation and Capitalization Sentence meny studants work on the star are skool newspaper Word Bank: capital letter (3) comma (1) period (1) (1) Discuss and Compare Students’ (and teachers?) understanding of sentence variety is not strong and is often over-generalised, and not linked to an effect on the writing.. Sentence variety is about:. choice of sentence length .