Sentence Variety

1. Action Verb Sentences

Declarative statements with strong action verbs

Examples
Mrs. Steins fourth-grade class explored the art museum on Wednesday. even the most serious readers. we read about how astronauts live while on space shuttles. my family and I watched a great movie about a talking dog.

Some books

thrill

2. Where or When Plus Whats Happening Sentences

Start with words or phrases that show where or when the action takes place

Examples
In science class

This weekend

3. Number (Power) Statements

Include number words to organize information

Examples
Our family planted two kinds of trees in our front yard. My grandmother cooks many meals that I love.

4. And, But, So, and Or Sentences

Compound sentences with coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or, so, yet)

Examples
Winning games is fun, but having a good time while you play is the most important thing. and my dad showed me how to y a remote control airplane.
(continued)

Last week I went to the park,

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