Rows 2, 3 and 4

Lesson 1

LI: To identify a fronted adverbial and use appropriate punctuation

A fronted adverbial is a word, phrase or clause that is placed at the start of a sentence. They are used to tell the reader more about the action in the sentence such as how (manner), when (time) or where (place) something happens. A fronted adverbial is separated from the main clause with a comma.

 For example:

Like a speeding bullet, Superman flew through the sky.

Task

To find where the comma should go in each sentence and, using a coloured pen or pencil, add the comma to each one.

Then rewrite out each sentence on the lined paper provided so that the correct punctuation is in the right place.

Lesson 2

LI:  To use fronted adverbials that show place – where something happened.

A fronted adverbial is a word, phrase or clause that is placed at the start of a sentence. They are used to explain how (manner), when (time) or where (place) something happens. A fronted adverbial is separated from the main clause with a comma.

 For example:

In class, Rohan worked very hard.

Task

Each of the fronted adverbials on your sheet shows where (place) something has happened. Draw a line from each fronted adverbial to the sentence it best matches.

Then rewrite out the sentences on the lined paper provided so that the sentences make sense.

Lesson 3

LI:  To use fronted adverbials that time – when something happened.

A fronted adverbial is a word, phrase or clause that is placed at the start of a sentence. They are used to explain how (manner), when (time) or where (place) something happens. A fronted adverbial is separated from the main clause with a comma.

For example:

Early one morning, Rohan went for a run in the park.

Task

Add a fronted adverbial for time to each of the sentences below. You can use the suggested time adverbials in the box below or you can think of one of your own. Remember, you must add a comma after the fronted adverbial.

Lesson 4

LI:  To use fronted adverbials that manner– how something happened.

A fronted adverbial is a word, phrase or clause that is placed at the start of a sentence. They are used to tell the reader more about the action in the sentence such as how (manner), when (time) or where (place) something happens. A fronted adverbial is separated from the main clause with a comma.

 For example:

Like a speeding bullet, Superman flew through the sky.

Task

Add a fronted adverbial for manner to each of the sentences below. You can use the suggested manner adverbials in the box below or you can think of some of your own. Remember, you must add a comma after the fronted adverbial.

Lesson 5

Writing Lesson

Using some of the fronted adverbials in the table on the sheet, write a description of the picture in your pack. The first sentence has been done for you. Remember to always place a comma after the fronted adverbial to separate it from the main clause.