Transcript Sentence Fluency PPT

Sentence Fluency
The fifth element of the
6 + 1 Writing Traits
What is sentence fluency?
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We all know what a
sentence is. Right?
Fluency is when
something moves
with smoothness
and ease.
Sentence+Fluency=
Sentences that
flow smoothly
together.
Variety is good!
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Variety – different
kinds and numbers
of things.
Variety in sentence
fluency is a number
of different
lengths, beginnings,
and kinds of
sentences.
Give an example of something with a lot of variety.
Lengths
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Use different sentence lengths.
 long and stretchy sentences
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A long time ago, at Christmas time, every year
my whole family would go all the way down to
Colorado to go to aunt Angie’s house.
 short
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and snappy sentences
Every Christmas we had a great time.
Sentence Beginnings
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Start sentences with a variety
of beginnings
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I am really happy to be your
teacher. I hope we have fun
this year. I will teach you many
new things. I am happy you are
in my class.
How would you change this
paragraph?
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I am thrilled to be your teacher.
This year will be full of fun and
learning. It is exciting to have
you in my class.
Kinds of Sentences
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There are different kinds of sentences.
 simple – one independent thought
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compound – two or more simple sentences
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Do cows live in the city?
exclamatory - exclamation
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Cows and dogs don’t get along.
interrogatives – question
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The cow eats grass and moos at the dog.
declarative – statement
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A cow eats grass.
I am so excited about seeing a cow!
imperative – command
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Don’t feed the cows in this pasture.
Sentence Fluency
Read your writing aloud and listen
to it’s rhythm.
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Do you use a variety of sentence lengths?
Do you use different sentence beginnings?
Are there different kinds of sentences in your writing?
As you flow down the river of your writing, is it
choppy and rough or does it flow in a natural rhythm?
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