The Power Sentence
If you waffle a lot, try to start your sentence with a power statement of 12 words or less.
Example:
- Money is the route of all evil.
- What is right isn't always popular.
- Hard work leads to positive results.
- A good leader leads by example.
- Those who strive for the highest place will rise the highest.
- What goes around, comes around.
The 'Red, White and Blue' Sentence.
Use this sentence style when you have several ideas to convey about a topic.
Examples:
- Successful students are focused, hard-working, and punctual.
- The Earth's key resources are clean air, fresh water, and the natural environment.
- Sunshine, water, and friends make for a perfect weekend adventure.
- Confidence, trustworthiness, and motivation are what makes a good leader.
- Resilience, hard work, and dedication are what make a successful person.
Independent Task
Task #1
Screaming, the children ran out of the cave.
Lurking in the shadows, was the ghost of the coffin man.
Signaling for attention, Sam felt invisible.
Observing the area, he found the corpse of the coffin man.
Task #2
Whereas I eat healthily, my brothers eat junk.
While he was running, he got a stitch.
When the fire alarm went off, the children panicked.
What goes around, comes around.
Task #3
Emerging from the depth, the monster sought its new prey.
When the baking was complete, the ovens were cleaned thoroughly.
Committed to improving their routine, the dancers trained daily.
Overpowered by the wave, the swimmers were swept off their feet.
Analyzing the situation, the commander decided the hill route was the best.
While we were watching the experiment, the paper ignited.
Hoping to improve his score, Matthew studied his times tables daily.
With their friends and family watching, the students took to the stage.
Undaunted by the work, the builders pushed on to repair the house.
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