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Sentence Variety

Use different types of sentences (simple, compound, and complex) to make their writing more interesting.

 

Example:

The dog ran, they can add variety like VS The dog ran quickly, but he was still too slow to catch the ball.

Word Choice

Encourage students to use vivid, descriptive words instead of basic ones.

 

Example: Instead of saying nice, they can say kind, generous, or friendly.

Paragraph Structure

Topic Sentence: Each paragraph should start with a clear topic sentence that states the main idea.

 

Supporting Details: Provide facts, examples, or descriptions to explain the topic.

 

Concluding Sentence: Wrap up the paragraph with a final thought.

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Transitions

Use transition words (first, next, however, in conclusion, etc.) to connect their ideas smoothly.

 

Example: First, I woke up early. Then, I had breakfast.

ADDITION
  • As well as 
  • And / Also
  • Too
  • Furthermore
  • Also
  • In addition to 
  • Not only - but also 
ILLUSTRATION
  • Such as
  • In this case
  • Fore one thing
  • For instance
  • For example
  • In the case of 
  • Illustrated by 
  • As an example
CAUSE & EFFECT
  • Therefore
  • So
  • Because
  • Thus
  • Hence
  • Due to 
  • ​As a result 
  • Consequently 
COMPARISON
  • As
  • As is
  • Equally
  • Similarly 
  • Like
  • In the same way
  • Comparable
  • In like manner
CONTRAST
  • But
  • However
  • On the other hand
  • Otherwise
  • Unlike
  • ​Conversely
  • In spite of 
EMPHASIS
  • Especially 
  • also 
  • inparticular
  • furthermore
  • In addition
  • Indeed
  • Of course
  • Certainly 
TIME & SEQUENCE
  • Later
  • After
  • Before
  • Then 
  • next
  • Soon 
  • Finally 
  • First, second...
DIRECTION
  • Here 
  • There
  • Over there
  • Beyond
  • Under
  • To the left
  • In the distance
  • Opposite
Writing Techniques

A. Show, Don’t Tell

 

  • Instead of just telling the reader what happens, students should show it through description, dialogue, and action.

 

  • Example:

  • John was angry. VS John’s face turned red, and he clenched his fists.

B. Using Literary Devices

 

  • Similes: Her smile was as bright as the sun.

  • Metaphors: He is a shining star.

  • Personification: The wind whispered through the trees.

  • Onomatopoeia: The bees buzzed in the garden.

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