Varying Sentence Structure for Improved Writing
Lesson 5
LO: To vary our sentence structure
Can we vary our
sentence structure?
Not knowing what to do
, the girl
stared into the endless, grey
abyss.
Hanging over the edge of the
cage
, she began to wonder if she
would ever be able to escape.
She sat –
trying not to cry
– and
stared into the distance.
She was trapped. She was alone.
She was upset,
yet she knew she
had done the right thing
.
Use expanded noun phrases to
add detail.
The beautiful, majestic
bird soared through
blushing sky.
Her newest creation began to
take shape. Her face was
contorted in concentration; she
drew with her vibrant, red chalk.
Your Task
Write your own paragraph about the bird rescuing
the girl.
Remember to use:
- Short sentences for suspense
-
Long sentences using dashes for separating
subordinate clauses
-
Adverbs for extra details
-
Repetition
Enhance your writing by learning to vary sentence structure with short and long sentences, adverbs, and repetition. Practice using expanded noun phrases for added detail in your paragraphs. Create suspense and intrigue in your storytelling through engaging sentence structures.
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Lesson 5 LO: To vary our sentence structure
Can we vary our sentence structure? Not knowing what to do, the girl stared into the endless, grey abyss. Hanging over the edge of the cage, she began to wonder if she would ever be able to escape. She sat trying not to cry and stared into the distance. She was trapped. She was alone. She was upset, yet she knew she had done the right thing.
Use expanded noun phrases to add detail. The beautiful, majestic bird soared through blushing sky. Her newest creation began to take shape. Her face was contorted in concentration; she drew with her vibrant, red chalk.
Your Task Write your own paragraph about the bird rescuing the girl. Remember to use: - Short sentences for suspense - Long sentences using dashes for separating subordinate clauses - Adverbs for extra details - Repetition
