Sentence Starters Cards

Offer sentence openings such as “If only” and “Swiftly” on printable cards to help students begin and vary their writing.
Grades
Grades 2–4
Pages
4
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Jul 11, 2023

Subject
ELA, Writing
Topic
Sentence starters, Transition words
Resource types
Task Cards
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
L.3.1

Product description

From the author

If you need support with writing during reading to build writing skills, I have just the resource for you.

What You Get:

This is a set of Sentence Starter Cards to use with your upper elementary students that are learning or reviewing sentence writing. You will receive a 4-page printable with cards. There are 8 cards printed 2 per page.

How to Use This Resource:

You will need to print off the sheets of cards. You can print these on heavy duty paper or card stock. Laminate them after printing. This will allow for greater durability. These cards can be easily stored in a plastic baggie. This is a great game to implement when your students have gathered a basic understanding of sentence writing. Whether students are engaged in independent writing tasks or are writing together in a small group, these sentence starter cards will provide them with the guidance they need to craft strong sentences.

I hope you enjoy!

Related resources available separately

Creator-supplied links: Elementary Resources 4 U

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Develop a complete sentence from a supplied opening.
  • Vary sentence beginnings in writing.

Teaching tips

  • Model a sentence with one card before students choose an opening.
  • Ask students to develop two different sentences from the same starter.

Skills covered

  • Sentence construction
  • Varying sentence openings

Good to know

Questions teachers ask about this resource

How can I use one card with a group?

Give everyone the same starter and have each student develop a sentence. Compare how the shared opening led to different ideas.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • L.3.1

Core concepts

  • Sentence starters
  • Writing prompts

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