Write that Essay Sentences

The 'W' Sentence - makes the sentence sound thoughtful and knowledgeable

Remember the rule: Not every 'w' word works as a sentence starter. Remember to put the comma in when the parts affected by your 'w' word are finished.

Examples - who, while, whereas, when, where, what, whilst, with.

With his trusty sword, he slayed the beast.
What goes around, comes around.
When the fire alarm went off, the children walked calmly to the assembly point.
Whereas I am athletic, my brothers are lazy.
Whilst my class was reading books, I fell asleep.
What others found boring, I find interesting.
While he was running, his shoe came off.

Write that Essay Independent Task

Task 1:

1. Unfortunately, he didn't make it.
2. Enthusiastically, she played with the toy.
3. Surprisingly, he finished his work on time.
4. Often, the students would scrape their chairs.

Task 2:

1. Under the bridge, there lived a troll.
2. Behind the door, the answer awaits.
3. On his head, the bird perched.
4. Among the children, there was an impostor.

Task 3:

1. Silently, the cat stalked it's prey.
2. In 1975, a high school was finally built in Hornby.
3. Amongst the papers, I found my homework.
4. Anxiously, I awaited my test results.
5. Fortunately, the kai today was something good.
6. About twenty years ago, a law was passed that changed everything.
7. Often, the things we say and the things we mean are two different things.
8. Cautiously, he knocked on the principal's door and await a reply.

The '-ing' Sentence

Use the -ing version of the verb e.g to run - running

Remember the rule - When you finish your -ing phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.

Examples: listening, watching, running, realising, emerging, grasping, speaking, analysing, signaling, exposing, gossiping, acknowledging, stalking, galloping, spectating, yearning.

Realising the danger, people fled from the cities.
Shaking away the nerves, he walked towards the microphone.
Acknowledging the speaker, he bowed his head in silence.
Stalking it's prey, the feline pounced from the bushes.
Galloping through the forest, the horse avoided obstacles.

Spectating from the crowd, I noticed the team's ace.

Yearning for air, I rose to the surface.

The '-ed' Sentence

Use the '-ed' version of the verb e.g to jog - jogged. This makes for a punchy start to your sentence.

Remember the rule - When you finish your '-ed' phrase, place a comma, then write the rest of the sentence.

Examples: Frustrated, surprised, excited, committed, undaunted, determined, overpowered, concerned, cornered, delighted, enthralled.

Determined to win, Tony pushed himself to the last metres of the sprint.

Concerned for the welfare of others, the Prime Minister passed new laws.
Frustrated by the ongoing rain, I stared out the window.

Undaunted by the amount of work, the workers worked tirelessly.

Enthralled by the adventure, the girl ignored the icy temperature.

Enchanted by the show, she went to make her own.