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VCOPOpenersOpeners description 1Sentences and stories can sometimes begin with a descriptive phrase. For example,The lean, black cat crept quietly acrossTry a descriptive story starter sentence for each of these characters:

Openers description 2Sentences and stories can sometimes begin with a descriptive phrase. For example,The lean, black cat crept quietly acrossTry a descriptive story starter sentence for each of these characters:

Openers description 3Sentences and stories can sometimes begin with a descriptive phrase. For example,The lean, black cat crept quietly acrossTry a descriptive story starter sentence for each of these objects:

Openers description 4Sentences and stories can sometimes begin with a descriptive phrase. For example,The lean, black cat crept quietly acrossTry a descriptive story starter sentence for each of these objects:

Openers adverbs 1There are different ways to open a sentence. One is using adverbs - ly words. For example:Slowly, she ambled down the road.

Write an adverb opener for each of these verbs: trotted sang peered jumpedOpeners adverbs 2There are different ways to open a sentence. One is using adverbs - ly words. For example:Slowly, she ambled down the road.

Write an adverb opener for each of these verbs:

planted ran whispered arguedOpeners adverbs 3There are different ways to open a sentence. One is using adverbs - ly words. For example:Slowly, she ambled down the road.

Write an adverb opener for each of these verbs:

wished hoped smiled laughedOpeners location 1Some sentences or stories open with a place or location a where phrase.For example: In the middle of the deserted field, there stood a lonely oak.Create a where opener for this place using the correct opening phrase.

At the end of Towards the In the middle of By theOpeners location 2Some sentences or stories open with a place or location a where phrase.For example: In the middle of the deserted field, there stood a lonely oak.Create a where opener for this place using a correct opening phrase.

Balanced on a In the middle of At the end of Hidden amongst On top ofOpeners location 3Some sentences or stories open with a place or location a where phrase.For example: In the middle of the deserted field, there stood a lonely oak.Create a where opener for this place using a correct opening phrase.

At the end of Between the At the beginning ofTowards the In the middle of Amongst theOpeners actions 1Some sentences or stories begin with an action (verb). Most of these will end in ing.For example:Rushing around the corner, Jim bumped into

Start a story opening with each of these actions. Strolling Wishing Running Speaking ThinkingOpeners actions 2Some sentences or stories begin with an action (verb). Most of these will end in ing.For example:Rushing around the corner, Jim bumped into

Start a story opening with each of these actions.

Writing Climbing Finishing WatchingOpeners actions 3Some sentences or stories begin with an action (verb). Most of these will end in ing.For example:Rushing around the corner, Jim bumped into

Start a story opening with each of these actions.

Hoping Changing Choosing Staying LeavingOpeners actions 3Some sentences or stories begin with an action (verb). Most of these will end in ing.For example:Rushing around the corner, Jim bumped into

Start a story opening with each of these actions.

Screaming Whistling Bellowing Whispering MutteringOpeners althoughConnectives are often used to start complex sentences. They can also begin a story/narrative. For example:

Although Dan was late, he strolled slowly down the road.

Write three examples of story openers which use Although. DO NOT forget your CAPITAL letter. HINTS TO HELP she laughed out loud. he danced around the room. he ran as fast as he could. she thought very carefully.Openers similes likeStories can open with a simile to give the reader a picture in their mind straight away. For example, what picture do we see at the opening of this story?Like a towering tree, Ben stood in the school hall looking over the heads of all his classmates.

Write one simile opening for each of these sentences:Sally curled up in a ballThe siren wailed across the townDavid licked his ice cream

Openers similes asStories can open with a simile to give the reader a picture in their mind straight away. For example, what picture do we see at the opening of this story?As tall as a tree, Ben stood in the school hall looking over the heads of all his classmates.

Write one simile opening for each of these sentences:She crept down the stairsHe pushed his way into the roomThe radio buzzed noisily

Openers - alliterationStories can grab their readers attention by repeating sounds at the start of the sentence. This is Alliteration. For example:

The whistling, white wind wandered through the deserted streets.

Write the Alliterative openings for these objects and characters:A lorryA snakeA mouseA carA vampireA GrannyA witchA policemanA nurse

Openers past tense verbs 1Sentences need to be varied to keep your reader interested. You can use past tense verbs ed endings to do this. For example:Exhausted and annoyed, Dad fell into his chair to watch the match.Choose one or two past tense verbs to begin these sentences:Jimmy kicked the football to score a goal.Maisie ran all the way home.she spoke to the teacher about it.he took his dog for a walk.DO NOT forget the COMMA after the verb!Openers past tense verbs 2Sentences need to be varied to keep your reader interested. You can use past tense verbs ed endings to do this. For example:Exhausted and annoyed, Dad fell into his chair to watch the match.Continue these sentences from the past tense verbs given:Frightened and alarmed ,Startled and amazed,Tired and wretched,

Openers subordinate clausesSubordinate clauses can be dropped in to a sentence to add an action, a thought or an object. This can add interest for your reader. For example:Sally stayed at home = main clauseSally, upset by her friends spitefulness, stayed at home.subordinate clauseAdd subordinate clauses to these main clauses to make them more interesting:Jim sprinted to the bus stop.The puppy ripped up the toilet roll.The postman returned the parcel.Mum returned with pizza.

Openers speech & directionStories can begin with a character speaking. It can help the reader get straight into the story. For example:Dont move a muscle, whispered Danny, as he picked up the torch slowly.Think!Where could Danny be?Who could he be talking to?What are we waiting to discover?Write three openers using the characters speech for these story genres:HorrorAdventure RealityOpeners questions asked?A story can begin with a characters question. It can be written as a thought or as spoken. For example:Thought: What was Mum talking about? she wondered.Spoken: What is happening here? she asked, glaring at her friends.

Write a question opener for each of these story types choose thought or spoken.A story about a holiday adventureA story about a space journeyA story about a dog called Spike.

Openers rhetorical questions?Some texts can start with a question which doesnt need an answer a rhetorical question. This can introduce an idea for your reader to think about. For example:Why does it always rain when you want to play? Danny didnt have the answer as he gazed from the window at the giant, sploshing droplet which hit the glassWrite a rhetorical question for each of these topics:A newspaper article about recycling more paper.A short story about a girl who wants a puppy.A diary entry which wonders about a family problem.

?Openers exclamations!An exclamation can help grab the readers attention. It can be used in speech for a character speaking, or it can be the writers exclamation. For example:Beagle, no! shouted Pete, as his dog pulled over the bin.OrIt was not good enough! Harrys bedroom was a tip and he knew it.Write an exclamation opener for these topics:A story about a disaster.An article which discusses school uniform.

Openers - reviewThink! How many types of opener have you tried? What are they?

DescriptionAdverbs (ly)Location (where)Actions (verbs)Although (connective)SimileAlliterationPast Tense verbs

Subordinate clausesSpeechQuestionsRhetorical questionsExclamations

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