Why might you say a sentence two or three different ways before writing it?

• To make each sentence as long as possible before writing it
• To choose clear words that fit what you want to say
• To avoid writing any of your ideas down on the page

Before writing a sentence with a character speaking, what should you do to rehearse it?

• Say the sentence aloud in the character's voice
• Write the sentence quickly without listening to the words
• Copy a sentence from a different story about another character

Every sentence has to start with the word 'The'.

Priya is writing about Sam speaking quietly so he does not wake a baby. Which sentence fits?

• 'Please be quiet,' whispered Sam.
• 'Please be quiet,' shouted Sam loudly.
• 'Please be quiet,' called Sam across the room.

Which sentence starts with a word that tells us the rabbit's action was unexpected?

• The rabbit raced across the field towards the wooden gate.
• The rabbit raced very quickly across the wide, grassy field.
• Suddenly, the rabbit raced across the field.

Noor wants to vary 'The boat rocked in the wind' without changing what happened. Which version should she try?

• In the wind, the boat raced past the harbour.
• In the wind, the boat rocked.
• In the wind, the boat rested on the beach.

Which sentence puts the whole 'when' part before the main action?

• When the rain stopped, the children ran outside.
• The children ran outside and played after the rain stopped.
• The children ran outside when the rain stopped.

Leo thinks a longer sentence is always better. He needs to give a quick warning about a ball coming towards his friend. Which sentence fits?

• The ball is round and has blue stripes on its sides.
• The ball belongs to my friend who plays after school.
• Look out for the ball.