Enhancing Writing Skills
Sentence Types for Engaging and Dynamic Writing
Varying sentence structure and style is crucial in developing strong writing skills. Encouraging your children to explore and use a range of sentence types will not only make their writing more engaging but also enhance their ability to communicate effectively. At Shalom College, we utilise Dr. Ian Hunter's Eight Sentence Types, which encompass a range of structures to enhance students' writing skills. These sentence types include:
- The Very Short Sentence:
- Family matters most.
- The W-Start:
- Whereas others played Rugby League after school, I studied Dance and Drama.
- Adverb at the Front:
- Interestingly, Mon Repos has the most significant Loggerhead Turtle nesting population in the South Pacific Ocean region.
- Em Dash:
- His parents never missed a game - they were always supportive.
- Verb Beginnings:
- Dancing under the spotlight, she shined.
- Explore the Subject:
- Rugby league, a sport deeply rooted in Australian culture, became my passion.
- Prepositional:
- On weekends, my family and I attended church services in the heart of Bundaberg.
- Paired-Double:
- Family life in Bundaberg was peaceful, and the community was tightly knit.
Your students’ are enhancing their written expression using different sentence types and punctuation marks in their writing. By reinforcing these skills at home, you will contribute to their growth as confident and skilled writers.
Camilla Cook
Teacher and Literacy Coordinator
Camilla_cook@shalomcollege.com