1. Drop in a clause Y5 Developed by Sue Wilkinson Primary Literacy Consultant Learning and Achievement Service Sheffield

2. The water skier bounced across the water. Drop in an “ed” clause. The water skier, terrified of losing his grip, bounced across the water.

3. The water skier bounced across the water. Drop in an “who” clause. The water skier, who had never learned to swim, bounced across the water.

4. The diver reached for the jelly fish. Drop in an “ing” clause. The diver, hoping this was NOT a poisonous variety, reached for the jelly fish.

5. The piranhas circled the diver. Drop in an “which” clause. The piranhas, which were ready for lunch, circled the diver.

6. Drop in : a “which” clause an “ing” clause an “ed” clause The lead car accelerated into the bend.