Vary sentence patterns across 6 named patterns for meaning and reader interest (CCSS L.6.3.a)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~6 min
eng.g6.f.ex_27
Audit Pattern Variety In Draft
Prompt
Audit ONE paragraph in your argument for sentence patterns. Identify which of 6 patterns are used. Goal: at least 3 different patterns per paragraph.
M-6-F-WR-EX-27-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Pattern-audit worksheet. Student copies 1 paragraph from their draft. 6-pattern checklist below — circle patterns used. Bottom: 'I will add Pattern ___ to vary further.' Print-ready 8.5x11.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
3+ patterns identified + audit shown = 4; 2 patterns = 3; 1 pattern = 2; cannot identify = 1
Hints
- Patterns: SVO / complex-leading / complex-trailing / compound-FANBOYS / compound-semicolon / periodic-cumulative.
- If only 1-2 patterns, add a Pattern 5 (semicolon) or Pattern 2 (complex-leading).
Misconceptions to watch
- Cannot distinguish Pattern 2 from Pattern 3 (sub clause location matters).
- Treats every sentence as SVO without analysis.
Used in lessons