March 2015 Supporting the Writing of Sentences

From Words to Connectives to Sentences

Answering Questions in Full Sentences Who in 1939 started the Second World War? I’m not grassing sir. Ireland

Who in 1939 started the Second World War? In 1939 … The Second World War …

Explain why you think that the early settlers chose to live near water The early settlers … Water …

Explain why you think that the early settlers chose to live near water The early settlers … Water … because … due to … as a result … for they …

Emphasising (stress importance) above all in particular especially significantly indeed notably Illustrating (give examples) for example such as for instance as shown by in the case of Adding (give extra detail) and also as well as moreover too Cause and effect (essential for explaining) because so therefore due to consequently as a result Comparing (show similarity) equally in the same way similarly likewise as with like Contrasting (show difference) instead of whereas otherwise unlike on the other hand but alternatively Sequencing (placing things in order) next then firstly, secondly, thirdly,… finally meanwhile after later Qualifying (showing exceptions) however although unless except if as long as apart from yet but

and ………………………… …………………… Using Graphic Organisers to Support the Structuring of Sentences. ………………………… …………………….. The early settlers chose to live near water … because

Moving on from Writing Simple Sentences

A Simple sentence – A Compound sentence – A Complex sentence – One main idea/clause. Must contain a noun and a verb. The cat sat on the mat. Two main ideas/clauses. Both can stand alone. Usually joined by ‘and’/‘or’/‘but’. The cat sat on the mat and the dog sat in front of the fire. At least two clauses. One main (can stand alone) and one subordinate (doesn’t make sense alone) The cat sat on the mat because it was tired.

Writing Three Part/ Developed Sentences and Adding Detail and Information I don’t like Mr Smith because he wants us to work hard. I don’t like Mr Smith because he, like all teachers, wants us to work hard.

Center Parcs Mothers Day Competition: My mum is the best because: She loves me. she is kind and loving. No matter how I behave she is always there for me.

Center Parcs Mothers Day Competition

she has no more anger issues. My mum is the best because …

she, like her cell mate, has no more anger issues. My mum is the best because …

A Complex sentence – At least two clauses. One main (can stand alone) and one subordinate (doesn’t make sense alone) The cat sat on the mat because it was tired. Harry was dressed in a dark cloak, winkle picker shoes and a flowery hat. I don’t like Mr Harris because he, like all teachers, wants us to work hard. As the door slammed shut, Billy turned around, peered into the room and grabbed the torch Writing Three Part/ Developed Sentences to Add Detail and Information “A belief in the afterlife is the most important part of being religious”. Do you agree? In my opinion………..

Yes No Other ? X 5

Responding To The Findings Opinion seems to be divided on the question of ‘should more Polish people be allowed to move to the Ollerton area?’ and this seems to indicate that people have had different experiences when meeting this group.

Responding To The Findings There is a clear difference between… Opinion seems to be divided on the question of… ________ more people thought that “……. Our group’s finding here clearly show … Most people answered ‘Yes/ No’ to …… It appears that people generally agreed that … The findings were pretty close here … There really is little difference between the amount..

Responding To The Findings There is a clear difference between… Opinion seems to be divided on the question of… ________ more people thought that “……. Our group’s finding here clearly show … Most people answered ‘Yes/ No’ to … It appears that people generally agreed that … The findings were pretty close here … There really is little difference between the amount.. which makes me think that …. and this seems to indicate that … so this appears to suggest that … and from this you can confidently say that.. therefore it is difficult say for sure that ….

Frantic’s Physical Style What the ensemble did? Synchronised Movement. Slow Motion Lifts Exaggerated Movement High energy movement Repeated physical sequences Why the ensemble did it? Highlighted the togetherness of the lovers Empasised… Conveyed… Portrayed…

“A belief in the afterlife is the most important part of being religious”. Do you agree? In my opinion……….. instead of putting all of your time into an afterlife because I think it is more important to contribute to society and make your own mark while you are alive, I disagree with this statement that may or may not exist.

“A belief in the afterlife is the most important part of being religious”. Do you agree? In my opinion……….. I disagree with this statement because I think it is more important to contribute to society and make your own mark while you are alive, instead of putting all of your time into an afterlife that may or may not exist. Katie Belcher