To make sentence openers interesting and varied.

Adverb opener – fronted adverbial Remind me, what is an adverb? Slowly, Roger opened the door. Carefully, she removed the bandage. Easily, John answered the questions. What sentences can you think of that start with an adverb?

Start with a connective What’s a connective, again? While Tom was waiting, the bus arrived. After dinner, the rain started to pour down. Suddenly, Peter fell to the floor. Because she liked chocolate, Amy ate the ice cream with lashings of chocolate sauce! What sentences can you think of that start with a connective?

Simile opener What’s a simile? Can anyone tell me? Like a fish, she dived in. As quick as a flash, the car drove off. As quiet as a mouse, he entered the darkened room. What sentences can you think of that start with a simile?

Use an ‘ed’ clause Now, what’s a clause? Surprised by the bang, Nadim halted. Exhausted by the run, Tim fell over Delighted by the present, Daisy screamed and hugged her Granny. What sentences can you think of that start with an ‘ed’ clause?

Use an ‘ing’ clause Uh-oh…another clause….. Waiting for the others, Mary stared up at the sky. Laughing at the dog, Tom fell backwards. Running for home, Tim tripped over. Listening carefully, we wrote down our answers. What sentences can you think of that start with an ‘ing’ clause?