Ocean Waves: Fronted Adverbials Unlocked
Year 3 English Learning about fronted adverbials through ocean scenes
Success Criteria
I can spot a fronted adverbial in a sentence I can explain what the fronted adverbial tells us I can write sentences with fronted adverbials I can use commas correctly after fronted adverbials
What do you notice about this sentence?
Before sunrise, the waves crashed against the shore. What comes at the beginning? What does it tell us?
What are Fronted Adverbials?
Words or phrases at the START of a sentence They tell us about TIME, PLACE, or HOW They are followed by a COMMA Examples: Yesterday, Under the sea, Carefully,
Ocean Scene Word Hunt
Look at this ocean picture Think of fronted adverbials you could use Share your ideas with a partner We'll collect them together
Create Your Ocean Sentences
Use the sentence frame: [Fronted adverbial], [main clause]. Write 3 sentences about our ocean scene Remember your comma! Challenge: Can you use different types? (time, place, how)
Well Done, Ocean Writers!
"Under the starlit sky, the waves whispered their ancient secrets." You've unlocked the power of fronted adverbials! Keep using them in your writing adventures!