Activity 1
Sentence Stretchers
 
Word List and starter sentence
 
Word List
address
sincerely
dollars
belong
bottle
 
Sentence Starters
He addressed it.
She said it sincerely.
We have two dollars.
It does not belong to him.
They found a bottle.
 
This can be handwritten or typed but you must re-write a complete sentence each time to practice good writing skills.  Each work will end up with five similar and complete sentences written (25 total)
 
Directions with an example for the word “address”
  1. Write down you starter sentence (I have provided these for you)
He addressed it.
 
  1. Write your first sentence being more specific about the “who” of the sentence
Joe addressed it.
 
  1. Write your second sentence being more specific about “which”
Joe addressed the envelope.
 
  1. Write your second sentence being more specific about “when”
Joe addressed the envelope yesterday.
 
  1. Write your second sentence being more specific about “where” or “which”
Joe addressed the envelope yesterday in the park..
 
  1. Write your second sentence being more specific about “why” or “how”
Joe addressed the envelope yesterday in the park with a pen.
 
  1. Repeat these steps with each word.
 
 

 
Notice
 
Please do not think that it is OK to cut and paste and share your work.  Work that is too similar to others will not be given credit!
 
Have fun! These must be done correctly but they can be silly, funny, ridiculous, etc.
 
Relax!  This will take a little time and effort.  If you start to get confused or frustrated, stop by my room or email me one of your sets so that I can help you.