1. Objective: to review how to add variety to your writing Mix it up! Vary the Sentence Openings to keep your reader interested

2. Finally the aeroplane landed on the wet, slippery ground. Although he hit it with all his might, the ball did not budge. While John was watching the TV, the phone rang. For example, if you don’t take driving lessons, you will not be allowed to drive a car. Tip # 1: Use a connective

3. Tip # 2: Use an ‘ing’ clause Waiting for her food to cook, Megan played on her Playstation. Screaming as loud as possible, Sam took a leap out of the plane. Starting from the top, he worked his way down the page. Connecting the dots he found he had made a picture of a dolphin. Selling sea shells on the sea shore, she realised it was a bad idea.

4. Panicked, he sprinted out of the classroom. Drenched, he went to dry his clothes under the hand dryer. Inspired by the book she just read, she decided to write a story of her own. Surprised by the noise, Shelley gasped. I. Sardharwalla Tip # 3: Use an ‘ed’ clause

5. As quietly as a mouse, he crept past his parents’ bedroom. As fast as a cheetah, she sprinted into the 100m race. Like a diamond ring, it twinkled brightly in the sunlight. Like an eagle, Sarah soared above the trees on her hang glider. I. Sardharwalla Tip # 4: Use a simile

6. Tip# 5:Use an adverb. Reluctantly, he went out for shopping. Slowly, he walked along the thin plank. Daringly, he jumped over the fence. Stupidly, he put his life in danger. Carefully, she opened the castle gate.

7. Tip # 6: Use one word, to describe an emotion I. Sardharwalla. Afraid, he closed his eyes. Elated, Jane punched the air. Worried, Sam turned to his parents for help. Sad, she cried into her hands.

8. But she had nowhere to go. But the voice was coming from right behind him. But this just made him laugh even harder. But they were doomed. Tip # 7: Use ‘but’ (for emphasis)

9. In the middle of the sea, there was an island. Over the bridge stood the three Billy Goats Gruff. Under the bridge lived a fierce troll. Inside the box, he kept the tarantula. At the end of the long winding road, stood a beautiful castle. As far as her eyes could see the place was deserted. I. Sardharwalla Tip # 8: Use prepositional phrase (Where?)