Language Builders

 Writing Powerful Sentences

Using the moods down the left-

hand side column, create

powerful sentences by adding

phrases and clauses as

shown, with descriptive 

vocabulary that brings the

original sentence to life.

 Connective Clouds 1

Use this chart to match the 

connectives and their placement

in the sentence on the

accompanying cards. Follow the 

instructions.

 Connectives Cards 1

Have the student read a card

and then identify the main 

sentence and subordinate clause.

Match the connecting word with

the appropriate cloud.

 Connective Clouds 2

Use this chart to match the 

connectives and their placement

in the sentence on the 

accompanying cards. Follow the 

instructions.

 Connectives Cards 2

Have the student read a card

and then identify the main 

sentence and subordinate clause.

Match the connecting word with

the appropriate cloud.

 Powerful Verbs for Said - Chart

Use this chart with the student to

help them find interesting 'said'

words and their synonyms and

antonyms.

 Powerful Verbs for Said - Template

Have the student chose a 'said'

word and then place it in the 

correct box for its mood. Throw 

the dice from the drop-down in

the Resources menu to work out

a definition, synonym and 

antonym using the  

accompanying chart, then find

the syllables and a rhyme for

the word. Lastly write a sentence

using the words that you might  

say if you were tagging direct  

speech with that word and

puncutate it correctly.