WS-ELA-4-02: Expand-a-Sentence Workshop

Expand-a-Sentence Workshop

Writing and Language — Adding details to make writing better

Name:

Date:

📝 Directions: Grow your sentences by adding describing words, places, and details!

Part A: Grow the Sentence!

Start with a short sentence. Make it longer by adding details!

Example:

The dog ran. → The big brown dog ran quickly across the park.

Start: The cat sat.
Add a describing word: The _________ cat sat.
Add where:
Start: A bird sang.
Add a describing word: A _________ bird sang.
Add when:
Start: The boy played.
Add a describing word: The _________ boy played.
Add where and with what:

Part B: Word Types

Sort these words into the correct box:

runhappydogbigjumpteachersmallswimredparkfastbook

Naming Words (Nouns)

Action Words (Verbs)

Describing Words (Adjectives)

Part C: Write 3 Sentences About Your Day

Write three sentences about what you did today. Remember capitals and periods!