How would you normally start and end a piece of non-fiction writing?
With a short snappy sentence
With an introductory and concluding paragraph
By introducing yourself to the reader
What is the job of the first sentence in a paragraph?
To present the topic of the paragraph
To develop an idea
To show that you have thought about what you will write about
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
The man was extremely tall.
The man was extremely tall and he carried an umbrella.
The man, who was extremely tall, carried an umbrella.
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that establishes the focus of a paragraph
A sentence that is different from the paragraph and stands out
A sentence that interests the reader
Why is sentence variety important?
So your writing looks different to other people’s writing
So you don’t get bored whilst you write
To entertain the reader and make your writing interesting to read
What is a simple sentence?
A sentence with two or more main clauses joined
A sentence with a main and subordinate clause
A sentence with one main clause
How can you link your paragraphs?
Use transitional words or phrases
Use complex sentences
Use a clear conclusion
What is a fragment?
A full sentence
A section of a paragraph
A partial sentence
Which of the following sentences opens with a verb?
Laughing, the girl picked up her phone.
In contrast, the dog was fat.
Lovingly, the man prepared the meal.
Which of the following transitional words would indicate a comparison?
Overall…
Likewise…
Secondly…