1. SENTENCE FLUENCY

2. WRITING TIP
Begin your sentences in different ways to make your
writing more interesting.

3. Let’s read this together:
Saturn: The Ringed Planet
Saturn is the second-largest planet in our solar system.
It was seen for the first time in 1610. A scientist saw rings
around it. Its rings are made of ice and rock. It has over 50
moons! Its farthest moon is named Fornjot.
Circle the first word of each sentence.
Which words did the writer start too many of her sentences
with?
Starting your sentences with the SAME WORD sounds boring!

4. Do you think this is a good paragraph?
I had a horrible day yesterday. I woke up in the morning
and got my shirt caught in the elevator. I ran for the school
bus and missed it. I was late for school. I got in trouble
from Ms McGee. I spilled my lunch all over Ms Lee’s desk.
I got a bad mark on my Math test. I wish the day was over
in no second!
Circle the first word of each sentence.
Which words did the writer start too many of her
sentences with?

5. Now look at this paragraph:
Pluto: Not a Planet Anymore
Poor little Pluto! It used to be the ninth planet in our solar
system. Then, in 2006, scientists had a meeting about
Pluto’s size. They took a vote. Now, little Pluto is no
longer a true planet. Instead, it is known as a dwarf
planet!
Circle the first word of each sentence.
Notice the writer begins his sentences with different
words. These words make his report flow better!

6. What about this one?
To begin the week, I had a horrible day yesterday. First, I
woke up in the morning and got my shirt caught in the
elevator. Next, I ran for the school bus and missed it. Not
only that, but I was late for school. Then, I got in trouble
from Ms McGee. As if the worst was not over, I spilled my
lunch all over Ms Lee’s desk. Finally, I got a bad mark on
my Math test. I wish the day was over in no second!
Circle the first word of each sentence.
Is this a better paragraph? Why?

7. These words are called transition words
First, Because of that,
Next, Finally,
Then, Most importantly,
Also, Best of all,
And then, Last but not least,
However, For example,
Therefore, As a result,
Even though

8. YOU CAN ALSO TURN A CHART INTO A
PARAGRAPH USING TRANSITION WORDS.

9. LET’S TURN THE CHART INTO A PARAGRAPH USING
TRANSITION WORDS.
My First Soccer Game Victory
On a sunny Saturday morning, Clifford, Sponge Bob, Danny
and some grade 3 students decided to play at a soccer
field in Morse Park. During the game, Danny passed the
ball to Clifford. He dribbled it all the way towards the goal.
Clifford kicked the ball as hard as he could, and scored a
goal. The crowd cheered, and Emily E. took a picture of
the winning goal. Clifford’s team won the game!

10. Which idea is the most interesting one? (save it for last)
Which idea is less interesting and original? (put it first!)

11. Which idea is the most interesting
THIS IS A WEB I MADE one?

12. Let’s try to use transition words to turn it into a good
paragraph.

13. WORK WITH A PARTNER TO TURN IT
INTO A PARAGRAPH