In Year 6 this week we have been using different starters.
Here’s what we have used so far…
1) Use a connective:
While Tom waited, the bus arrived.
2) Use an ‘ing’ clause:
Waiting for the others, Megan stared up at the sky.
3) Use and ‘ed’ clause:
Surprised by the bang, Nadim halted.
4) Use a simile:
Like a fish, she dived in.
5) Use an adverb:
Carefully, she removed the bandage.
6) Use one word:
Sad, he turned for home.
There are two more to come this week!
Leave a comment with examples of all six starters. Make sure you number them.
Meanwhile,Lucy waited she saw a beatiful bird fliying by.While Tracy waited for the bus she played i spie with herself.Singing in the rain Dillan looked up at the sky.Laughing at the clown Beatriz pointed at the clown.”She sounded like a parrot,”said Troy.As layla marked her spellings she hummed a little tune.Mishele sneezed like a cat.Amy sang like a singer to her friends.
Adverb; peacefully the little girl danced like a ballerina
Despite the fact it was raining, Jim trotted outside in the appalling weather to play football.
Chatting, Josie was to deep in her converstion to even talk to her mother who was shreiking to her on the other side of the window.
Satisfied, Tim triumphantly walked outside with his exam paper gleeming with the letter A.
Like an arrow, the football player sprinted for the ball to make it a counter attack.
Majestically, the elaborate man, wearing a suit as well as having a suitcase in his hand, strided through the park.
Vivacious, the kid dashed into the playground with a massive, orange basketball in his grip.
1. While he kept an eye on the suspect, his sidekick went to search around the old house.
2. Singing to himself, he kept an eye on the old jewellery shop.
3. Frightened by the bang, John jumped.
4. Like a turtle, she walked slowly.
5. Silently, he creeped through the dark misty woods.
6. Frightened, she started to cry.
Approaching the building,he lit up his pipe.
Do you have any money to lend me?
1) Next, he went swimming.
2) Jumping over the rope, she had escaped.
3) Startled, the boy took a step back.
4) Like a werewolf the man sank his teeth into the roast boar.
5) Mournfully, he sat facing the window and started singing a sad song.
6) Angry, the man stormed out of the acting class.
1) While at football Jack was playing football Jake played hockey.
2) Waiting for the bus Cameron played with a ball.
3) Confused, the detective asked him to explain again.
4) Like a bullet, the thief shot out of the room.
5) Anxiously, the boy bit his lip.
6) Angry, the impatient detective started to shout.
Statement
The prime ministers official residence is number 10 Downing Street.
Command
Tell me who your master is.
Question
Are you ok ?
After the football match, Ben cried. Walking down the street, she tripped over. Stopped at the park. he went to play. Like a wolf,Steve howled. Quietly,she read her book. Tired.he went to sleep
1)Because it was raining mum said we can’t go out.
2)Jumping on the bed happily.
3)Annoyed to see the little boy.
4)Like a Whale she jumped into the pool.
5)Carefully she held the baby.
6)Happy to see you.
1. Since Tim was late for school five weeks in a row, He was not allowed out for break and had to watch people taunting him outside.
2.Waiting for his Mother to finish her jigsaw, he twiddled his thumbs and whistled The Simpsons theme tune.
3.Quickened by the fact a criminal gang was after her, she hid in a desolate cottage in the remote countryside
4.Like an elegant swan, she gracefully jumped of the diving board and landed in the pool with a minute splash.
5.Suspiciously, John sneaked down the rad as if he was walking over landmines that threatened to blow up.
6.Vivacious, he jumped up and down , disturbing the angry cat called Vabrissa.
1. Since Tim was late for school five weeks in a row, he was not allowed out for break and had to watch people taunting him outside.
2.Waiting for his Mother to finish her jigsaw, he twiddled his thumbs and whistled The Simpsons theme tune.
3.Quickened by the fact a criminal gang was after her, she hid in a desolate cottage in the remote countryside.
4.Like an elegant swan, she gracefully jumped of the diving board and landed in the pool with a minute splash.
5.Suspiciously, John sneaked down the road as if he was walking over landmines that threatened to blow up.
6.Vivacious, he jumped up and down , disturbing the angry cat called Vabrissa.
1 Connective – While it was raining heavily,the class stayed indoors.
2 ‘ing clause’ – Partying all night,Kylie was late for school.
3.’ed clause’ – Humiliated by his burp,she ran out of the room weeping.
4. Simile- Like a baby,the sweet little girl sleeped peacefully.
5.
Adverb -Mysteriously, he crept to his secret den.
6. One word-Depressed,he left her mother’s grave.
1 Connective – While it was raining heavily,the class stayed indoors.
2 ‘ing clause’ – Partying all night,Kylie was late for school.
3.’ed clause’ – Humiliated by his burp,she ran out of the room weeping.
4. Simile- Like a baby,the sweet little girl sleeped peacefully.
5.
Adverb -Mysteriously, he crept to his secret den.
6. One word-Depressed,he left her mother’s grave.
1.While waiting for his order to arrive, David stared longingly at the ice- cream truck outside the window.
2.Hunting for clues, the doubting detective got caught in the cruel,hidden,trap.
3.Petrified by the ugly face Maria saw, she turned and fled in horror and fright.
4.Like a raging hippo, Mark’s mum angrily shouted and charged at a suspicious stranger
5.Carefully, like she was handling a bomb that hadn’t been diffused, Martha tentatively opened the package.
6. Miserable, the striker from the multi-million pound football team, sobbed after being thrashed in a match.
1) Although it was raining heavily, Tom went out for a walk.
2)Pondering about the crime, the suspects sat there.
3)Shocked by the knife,he was killed.
4)Like a vicious vampire, Bob bit his teacher.
5)Triumphantly, the football team took the trophy.
6)Depressed, he walked home with his head down.
1. Meanwhile, Sam, dressed as Tom, performed at a concert so Tom had the alibi that he was playing at the concert during the crime was taking place.
2. Ringing his father was impossible since there were no phones in the desolate mountains of the south of France.
3. Shocked and disgusted at the mess of his once proud house, Edward closed his eyes, hoping that when he opened them everything would of changed back to there original state.
4. Like a swan she danced, graceful arms extended, legs straight, flying through the air to land delicately on point.
5. Swiftly, he appeared at the Queen’s side, waiting for the errand.
6. Mournful, he turned his back on the overgrown cemetery, the lonely stone gravestones and the bed of his much loved grandma.
1. What a lovely day it is today dont you think ?
2. Would you like me to help you with your homework?
3.Wear did you get those amazing shoes from?
C
1.Go and eat your food.
2.Do not answer back young man.
3.Help me with these bags.
S
1. You are a very confident young lady.
2. You should go to dance lessons.
3. You are very good at singing young man.
Playing
in the playground, John jumped over the fence.
Crying on the street, a man touched his shoulder.
Suprized with his new prize, he started crying.
Like a dolfin, he jumped out of the sea.
Gracefully, she jumped into the air.
Happy, he ran around the room
1)Although he had a camera, he still brought an i-pad.
2)Running in a 100 metre race, the girl came first.
3)Confused by the crime, the detective chased the clue.
4)Like a rattle snake, the baby shook the Maraca.
5)Dangerously, the man jumped off the cliff, falling into a deep pool.
6)Angry, the teacher stamped the homework.
1) Since James had finished his class work, he did not have any extra homework to do.
2) Getting into the bath, Louise thought about what she was doing in her half term.
3) Bored, Peter thought of an alternative way of solving her maths column.
4) Like a cheetah, the Ferrari raced round the track.
5) Gracefully, the elegant swan floated calmly on the tranquil lake.
6) Distraught, she realized it was only Monday.