PPT-Writing > Improving Sentences

Part or all of the following sentence is underlined beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material Select the option that produces the best sentence If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives select choice A . Choppy sentences are sentences that are too short and often repeat the same words They should be combined to make longer sen tences For example I like dogs Dogs make good pets Dogs are friendly and loyal They sentences do not have good style Readin Too many simple sentences can become boring. Combining sentences varies the structure of a piece of writing.. You can make your writing more concise by combining sentences to avoid unnecessary repetition.. tips. Short, sharp and to the . point. The . examples that demonstrate the writing flaw they describe came from . “Writing a report: A step-by-step guide to effective report writing” by John Bowden (1997, pp. 124-125).. A Community Dialogue. Improving our Waste World. Enforcement. EMD . City Code Enforcement *. County Code Enforcement *. Assistance. Haulers EMD BERC. Outreach. Haulers EMD BERC. Media Contractor *. mins. ) Please write your responses in your composition book.. 1. I went to the mall, for I bought a lot of shoes.. 2. I love to eat cake, and I do not like icing.. 3. You shouldn’t skip breakfast, so should you skip lunch.. The Graduate Writing Center (GWC). gwc.psu@gmail.com. Nicolette J. . Hylan. Matthew B. Price. Graduate Writing Center. One-on-one consultations. All types of writing, all stages of the process.. Hours for the coming week posted on Friday afternoons at 4 P.M. . 301.1.6. 401.1.6. 501.1.5. What Do You Notice?. Nick Allen had plenty of ideas, and he knew what to do with them.. . Andrew Clements, . Frindle. Nick Allen had plenty of ideas. , . and. . he knew what to do with them. These are just a main clause. They must contain a subject and a verb.. e.g. I was at the end of the road. . Terry took the cat.. Simple sentences can be used for dramatic impact, especially after a number of longer sentences or at the end of a paragraph.. (A Color Coding Method). Presented By: Andrea Price and . Teya. Henthorn. WV College and Career Readiness Standards. Presentation . of Knowledge and . Ideas-. ELA.K.33, ELA.K.34. Texts Types and Purposes-. If you want to improve and refine the sentence and paragraph writing skills of middle grade students, then Writing Fabulous Sentences and Paragraphs is a must have. Topics covered include: - Sentences -- combining sentences, adding descriptive details, using figurative language - Single Paragraphs -- recognizing and writing main idea, topic sentence, and supportive details - Multiple Paragraphs -- organizing notes and sentences into paragraphs, writing multiple paragraphs using webs, outlines, and notetaker forms - 27 organizer forms for writing six types of paragraphs which include: how-to, narrative, compare/contrast, descriptive, persuasive and definition Teacher resource information includes: - keeping writing folders - holding student writing conferences - writing conference forms - a paragraph skills checklist 180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that will teach third grade students to become efficient writers. Each two-week unit covers one writing standard centered on high-interest themes. Through daily practice that is easy to implement, students will strengthen their language and grammar skills while practicing the steps of the writing process including prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Helpful tools are provided to help teachers differentiate instruction and for formative assessment. These standards-based activities correlate to state standards and College and Career Readiness. The Most Fun, Engaging & Comprehensive Way To Learn Cursive HandwritingFilled with funny jokes, riddles and words of encouragement to motivate the child as they progress through the workbook. PART 1: LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET Trace and then copy each letter of the alphabet 180 Days of Writing is an easy-to-use resource that will teach first grade students to become better writers. Each two-week unit covers one writing standard centered on high-interest themes. Through daily practice that is easy to implement, students will strengthen their language and grammar skills while practicing the various steps of the writing process. Helpful tools are provided to help teachers differentiate instruction and for formative assessment. These standards-based activities correlate to state standards and lay the foundation for College and Career Readiness. The Most Fun, Engaging & Comprehensive Way To Learn Cursive HandwritingFilled with funny jokes, riddles and words of encouragement to motivate the child as they progress through the workbook. PART 1: LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET Trace and then copy each letter of the alphabet