KS1 Sentence openers

This resource supports pupils in improving sentence variety by introducing a range of sentence openers suitable for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 writing. It is designed to help learners move beyond repetitive sentence structures and create more engaging and fluent pieces of work.

Learning Objectives:
Recognise different types of sentence openers (time, place, manner, -ing verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, etc.).

Use varied sentence starters to improve writing style and flow.

Apply appropriate openers for different text types, such as stories, reports, and persuasive writing.

Resource Features:
Examples of sentence openers categorised by type.

Model sentences showing openers in context.

Practice activities for pupils to rewrite sentences with varied starters.

Prompts and word banks to support independent writing.