Vary sentence beginnings using 4 patterns for voice and rhythm (L.5.3.a deepened)
Exercise Difficulty 4 ~7 min eng.g5.s.ex_23

Sentence Combining 3 Into 1

Prompt

Find 3 short choppy sentences in YOUR draft. Combine into 1 or 2 sentences using subordinator or participle. Mark with revision stamp.

M-5-S-EX-23 Illustration
Reference image of 3 choppy sentences crossed out and 1 combined sentence written below with revision stamp. Print-ready

Reference image of 3 choppy sentences crossed out and 1 combined sentence written below with revision stamp. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode revision on handwriting
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
  1. 3 originals identified
  2. Combination uses subordinator OR participle
  3. Combined sentence has varied opening
Hints
  1. Subordinator combination: 'When ___, ___.'
  2. Participle combination: '___-ing ___, ___.'
Misconceptions to watch
  • Combines without varying opening
  • Combination is too long / unclear
Used in lessons