Organising information and ideas – WJECBuilding sentences
Structuring work well allows your reader to follow the processes behind your ideas, and the overall direction of your text. Ideally, each paragraph should take you a step closer to your conclusion.
Developing your sentences within writing means using a variety of vocabulary to explain or show your descriptions or viewpoint. This helps keep readers interested and convince them you know what you are talking about. A wide vocabulary adds interest and authority.
Question
Can you think of a way to develop this sentence and add further information but also keep it lively and interesting?
The boy hid behind the door.
The boy hid behind the door and froze.
The boy hid behind the door and froze because he didn’t want to be found.
The innocent youngster hid excitedly behind the door and froze because he didn’t want to be found - but he was awful at hide and seek.
The innocent youngster hid excitedly behind the door and froze because he didn’t want to be found - but he was awful at hide and seek as he could never stay quiet for long.
Key points to remember
Vary the length and word order of sentences.
Build on sentences to add depth and detail.
Think about the choice of words within the sentence to create a particular effect or view for the reader.