1. An Introduction

2. What is Sentence Fluency? One of the six traits of writing,,

3. How can we define sentence fluency? Fluent writing flows and sounds natural. Fluent writing sounds like music to your ears.

4. Let’s take a look at the rubric… SENTENCE FLUENCY: Language that flows with rhythm and grace, logic, and music. Sentences are well-crafted and want to be read aloud. 531 Writing flows with rhythm and cadence. Elegant. Sentences vary in length and structure. Sentences use purposeful, varied beginnings. Writing has cadence; it moves, has a music to it. Writing moves along but feels more business-like. Sentences are usually constructed correctly. Sentences are not all alike; there is some variety Parts invite reading aloud; choppy, awkward, stiff. Writing lacks flow; it is difficult to read. Sentences do not connect to each other at all. Sentences begin the same way; monotonous. The text does not invite reading aloud; no music.

5. What’s the easiest way to assess fluency? Read the writing aloud!

6. Let’s listen to some fluent writing.

7. Here is what we will be learning during this unit: 1.How to vary the beginnings of our sentences 2.How to write with rhythm and cadence 3.How to write using a variety of sentence types

8. Here is what we will be learning during this unit: 4. How to write with a variety of sentence lengths 5. How to break the rules to create fluency

9. Concluding question… What is sentence fluency?