Well-organised writing is easy to follow and understand. Points follow on from and build upon each other to lead to clear conclusions.
Changing the way that sentences open makes a piece of reading more interesting and engaging for the reader. There are many ways to do this.
Take the sentence 'The man shouted out of the window'.
| Start your sentence with… | Example |
|---|---|
| …an adverb to describe the verb | Frantically, the man shouted out of the window. |
| …a connective to place the event in relation to other action within the text | Consequently, the man shouted out of the window. |
| …a simile | Like a terrified beast, the man shouted out of the window. |
| …a verb | Waving, the man shouted out of the window. |
In the following examples, see how the writer changes the sentence openers to create variety for the reader:
I walked into the room. The lights shone brightly. People were everywhere and the music was blaring. There were people outside talking. I saw my friends in the corner of the room and went over to join them.
Cautiously, I walked into the room. Overhead, the lights shone brightly. People were everywhere and the music was blaring. Outside, there were people talking. With a sigh of relief, I saw my friends in the corner of the room and like a shot, I hurried over to join them.
Aim to find a balance and include some simple sentences for pace.