2014 Sentence Variety Activity 3 
Sentence Variety Activity Name__________________________________
Instructions: Seeing as how our recent grammar practice has included sentences that are well beyond the complexity of simple sentences, let’s practice creating writing that has sentence variety instead of repetitive, predictable simple sentences. Take the following simple sentences (all focused around the wonderful world of Biology that you love so much) and combine them with subordinating conjunctions, relative pronouns (AWHITEBUS words – See list on next page), and conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, etc.) to create varied sentence structure within a paragraph. You must include a minimum of 2 compound sentences (underline), 2 complex sentences (italicize), and 2 compound-complex sentences (highlight). No simple sentence must remain once complete. Feel free to use the wonders of technology so that you don’t have to rewrite each of the sentences. Parts of the sentences can be eliminated as long as the main idea remains.
When babies are born, their brains have trillions of neurons; however, only some of these neurons are functional. Some of the neurons have already formed circuits that regulate breathing, heartbeat, temperature, and reflexes.
Other neurons have not formed circuits, but these neurons become functional only when they respond to outsidestimuli.
The neurons are stimulated when they are integrated into the circuitry of the brain and connect to other neurons; however, if the neurons are not stimulated they may wither and die. The neurons may die. Childhood experiences stimulate neurons that can determine whether a child will be confident, or fearful.
Scientists have found music helps develops children's brain circuits, and recommend parents should sing songs play structured, melodic music with their children.
If children show musical aptitude or interest then, Parents should give their children music lessons.
Subordinating Conjunctions – start dependent/subordinate
Instructions: Seeing as how our recent grammar practice has included sentences that are well beyond the complexity of simple sentences, let’s practice creating writing that has sentence variety instead of repetitive, predictable simple sentences. Take the following simple sentences (all focused around the wonderful world of Biology that you love so much) and combine them with subordinating conjunctions, relative pronouns (AWHITEBUS words – See list on next page), and conjunctive adverbs (however, therefore, etc.) to create varied sentence structure within a paragraph. You must include a minimum of 2 compound sentences (underline), 2 complex sentences (italicize), and 2 compound-complex sentences (highlight). No simple sentence must remain once complete. Feel free to use the wonders of technology so that you don’t have to rewrite each of the sentences. Parts of the sentences can be eliminated as long as the main idea remains.
When babies are born, their brains have trillions of neurons; however, only some of these neurons are functional. Some of the neurons have already formed circuits that regulate breathing, heartbeat, temperature, and reflexes.
Other neurons have not formed circuits, but these neurons become functional only when they respond to outsidestimuli.
The neurons are stimulated when they are integrated into the circuitry of the brain and connect to other neurons; however, if the neurons are not stimulated they may wither and die. The neurons may die. Childhood experiences stimulate neurons that can determine whether a child will be confident, or fearful.
Scientists have found music helps develops children's brain circuits, and recommend parents should sing songs play structured, melodic music with their children.
If children show musical aptitude or interest then, Parents should give their children music lessons.
Subordinating Conjunctions – start dependent/subordinate