Sentence Openers Prompt Cards

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Sentence Openers Prompt Cards: A bold header 'SENTENCE OPENERS PROMPT CARDS' at top, followed by a 3-column grid of rectangular cards separated by dashed cut lines (approximately 18 cards). Each card has a coloured border, a small icon (clock, signpost, magnifying glass, map pin, thought bubble, bar chart, eye, lightbulb, warning triangle, heart, speech bubbles, puzzle piece, mountain, star, question mark, etc.) and a short prompt phrase such as 'Once upon a time...', 'To begin with...', 'In ad...

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This resource is an A4 printable of labelled, colour-framed prompt cards (dashed cut lines) titled 'Sentence Openers Prompt Cards' that gives short sentence starters and transition phrases with small icons for quick visual cues. Use it to support students who need help beginning sentences, adding detail, or linking ideas across narrative and non-fiction writing. The cards are designed to be cut out and used as quick reference, prompts during independent writing, or as group discussion starters.

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