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Sentence Combining/Sentence Variety

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Challenge your writers to improve their writing by introducing them to 10 strategies they can use to vary their sentence structures. Each strategy is described and examples given. Pupils then create their own sentences using this pattern.  An extended practice worksheet is also included.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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revising writing, revision, sentence combining, sentence structure, sentence variety, procedural writing

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process writing, revision, sentence combining, sentence variety, Writing, english language arts
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Grade
8th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Common Core

L.9-10.1.b

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