Importance of Sentence Variety in Effective Writing
Understanding different sentence structures is crucial for creating impactful writing. Explore the significance of using simple, compound, and complex sentences to convey ideas effectively and engage readers in English Language GCSE Paper 2.
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Entrance Activity: Think about Why do we need to use a variety of sentence types in writing?
English Language GCSE Paper 2: Writers Viewpoints and Perspectives Section B: Writing to present a viewpoint TITLE: SENTENCE STRUCTURES Aims: To understand the impact of sentence structures for effect To use a variety of sentence structures in your own writing
A simple simple sentence is made up of one as one main clause one main clause. For example: one idea, written Tickets for her European tour sold out overnight. Write your own example of a simple sentence
A compound compound sentence is made up of two or more or more ideas joined together with and but but or or or. For example: two and, Tickets for her European tour sold out overnight but additional dates are set to be announced. Both clauses make sense independently and could be written as two separate simple sentences.
A compound compound sentence is made up of two or more or more ideas joined together with and but but or or or. For example: two and, Tickets for her European tour sold out overnight but additional dates are set to be announced. Write your own example of a compound sentence.
A complex complex sentence is made up of at least one main clause clause and at least one other subordinate clause at least one other subordinate clause which begins with a connective word or phrase connective word or phrase. For example: at least one main Tickets for her European tour sold out overnight although there s set to be another surge when additional dates are announced. The subordinate clause does not make sense on its own; it is dependent on the main clause.
A complex complex sentence is made up of at least one main clause clause and at least one other subordinate clause at least one other subordinate clause which begins with a connective word or phrase connective word or phrase. For example: at least one main Tickets for her European tour sold out overnight although there s set to be another surge when additional dates are announced. Write your own example of a complex sentence
What type of sentence is this? With five top ten hits under their belts, the band s album was bound to shoot straight to the top of the chart last month. Complex
What type of sentence is this? The band has had five top ten hits to date and their debut album shot straight to the top of the chart last month. Compound
Activity Activity 1. Copy and label the main and the subordinate clause in these sentences: The video has a really summery feel to it despite being shot in dreary England. Thanks to some great films and TV shows recently, musicals are incredibly popular again.
2. Add another clause to each of these simple sentences to create a compound sentence: The bass guitarist is always eager to show off his skills. Lead singer Steve has written most of the tracks on the album.
3. create a complex sentence. Remember, your subordinate clause could come before or after the main clause. Use the connective bank below to help you structure your complex sentences: Add a subordinate clause to each of these simple sentences to Rap and hip-hop will be making a big comeback this summer. There s nothing like seeing your favourite artist perform live. although if Unless because until when as since after as a result of Bank: while despite
Create your own! Write a variety of simple, compound and complex sentences for your own piece. Write 1-2 paragraphs encompassing a range of sentence structures.
Check your understanding How confident do you feel about the differences between sentence types? Grade yourself from 1 5 with 1 being the least confident to 5 being the most confident
