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Sentence Stems Writing Support

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Sentence Stems Writing Support

Use each sentence starter to shape an idea. Write your own response in the space provided. The answers shown in the key are examples; your ideas may be different.

Explain an idea

Choose a topic you know about, such as growing a plant, playing a game or caring for a pet. Use each starter to explain your thinking.

1.One cause of __________________ is __________________.
2.Describe a process in order: To begin, __________________. After that, __________________. At the end, __________________.
3.Give a specific example to support an idea: A good way to save water is __________________. For instance, __________________.

Persuade a reader

Choose a school or community idea you care about. Complete the starters with a clear opinion and reasons.

4.I would like people to __________________ because __________________.
5.A change worth making is __________________. It would help by __________________.
6.Which sentence gives the clearest reason to persuade people to walk or cycle short distances?
  • Walking and cycling are interesting.
  • Walking or cycling can reduce traffic and help people stay active.
  • Some people have shoes.
  • The path is beside the road.

Describe and compare

Use sensory details and comparison words to help a reader picture what you mean.

7.Describe a place using this starter: The __________________ looks like __________________ and feels __________________.
8.Compare two things: Although __________________ is __________________, __________________ is __________________.
9.Show how two things are alike: __________________ and __________________ have this in common: __________________.

Choose the right kind of starter

Match each writing purpose to a sentence starter that would help with it.

10.Match each purpose to its best starter.
  • Explain a cause
  • Add an example
  • Show a difference
  • Give an opinion with a reason
  • One example is...
  • This may happen because...
  • I think... because...
  • Unlike..., ...
11.Create a new sentence starter that could help someone describe a place. Then complete it with an example.

3 printable pages

  • Sentence Stems Writing Support, page 1 of 3: Explain an idea, Persuade a reader

    Page 1

  • Sentence Stems Writing Support, page 2 of 3: Describe and compare

    Page 2

  • Sentence Stems Writing Support, page 3 of 3: Choose the right kind of starter

    Page 3

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