1. Sentence Variety Carla M. Jefferson ED 095 Sandhills Community College

2. Sentence Variety The use of different lengths and kinds of sentences. You can become skilled in sentence variety by: Revising your writing for a balance of short and long sentences and a mix of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) Being aware of the kinds of sentences you can use

3. Balancing Short and Long Sentences Review the section “Balancing Short and Long Sentences” on portions of pages 587 & 588

4. Classwork Assignment Exercise 1 Exercise 2

5. Using Different Ways to Begin Sentences

6. Begin With An Adverb Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Adverb in middle Ricky opened the package carefully and checked the contents. Adverb at beginning Carefully, Ricky opened the package and checked the contents.

7. Begin with a Prepositional Phrase A prepositional phrase contains a preposition and its object. Prepositional phrase at the end: A gleaming silver convertible suddenly passed me in the left lane. Prepositional phrase at the beginning: In the left lane, a gleaming silver convertible suddenly passed me.

8. Classwork Assignment Exercise 3 – 1, 3, 5 Exercise 4 – 7, 8, 9 Exercise 5 – 2, 4, 6