November 13, 2014
Sentence Fluency
Crafting Well-Built Sentences:
Varying Sentence Types:The writer uses various types
of sentences (simple, compound, and/or complex) to enhance the
central theme or story line. The piece is made up of an effective
mix of long, complex sentences and short, simple ones
Capturing Smooth and Rhythmic Flow:
Breaking the "Rules" to Create Fluency:
November 13, 2014
Think about:
• Do I include different kinds of sentences?
• Are some of my sentences complex?
• Are some of my sentences simple?
• Did I intermingle sentence types, one to the next?
Snow is supposed to be great. I've never
seen it, though. I wish I could see snow. I'd
lie in the snow. I'd make a snow angel. I'd
make snow balls. I'd throw snowballs at all
my friends. I wouldn't eat yellow snow. No, I
wouldn't do that.
November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014