Sentence Openers Checklist

About this printable

This A4 printable lists common sentence opener types (Time, Place, Speaking, Thought/Feeling, Action, Description, Emphasis, Question) with short example starters and two checkbox columns for 'I used it' and 'Varied my openers'. It includes a small self-check and peer-check box for editing conferences and a name/date header. Use it as a visible scaffold during drafting or as a checklist when students revise paragraphs to increase variety and reader engagement.