An activity to help encourage students to add more descriptive language into their sentence writing.
Use this teaching resource in small groups or as a whole class. Students pick a simple, boring sentence from a pack of 60 flash cards. They then use the ‘Dressing Up a Sentence’ template, which will guide them in how to add to the sentence.
Use the custom Word document to add sentences of your own or colourise the parts of speech for easier identification.
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Hi It only download 3 pages. I can not download the sentences as shown in preview.
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Such a great resource! My students are really enjoying this and it is helping them expand their sentences.
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Thank you. I am looking forward to using this great resource
Hi Lata, Thank you for your feedback! I am sure your students will enjoy dressing up their sentences!
Hi. This looks like a great resource but why is it only downloading as a PDF when it states you can download as a Word Doc? Thanks
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I find this resource very helpful in the classroom. I have used it a number of times this year and the kids really enjoy constructing new sentences in a fun, interactive way.
Hi Melissa, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're glad your students are enjoying it!