
Sample for crafting power sentences
Take the basic sentence below and create power sentences using the descriptions provided. Click on the hyperlink in the first column of the table to access student examples. Use the Verb Choice link to help paint a picture with your words. This is a great activity to complete within collaborative groups.
Basic Sentence
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Subject
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Simple predicate
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Remainder of complete predicate |
Example 1 | The boy |
ate | his food. |
Example 2 | The boy | walked | in the rain. |
Example 3 | The boy | began | the game. |
Example 4 | The boy | went | to the party. |