Basic Sentence Building and Essay Prompts Worksheet for 10-Year-Olds

Instructions

Read the instructions for each section carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided. Take your time and have fun building your sentences!

Part 1: Sentence Scramble

The words below are all mixed up! Rearrange them to make a complete, logical sentence. Remember to start with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation mark.

1. the / happy / barked / loudly / dog
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2. my / pizza / favorite / is / food / pepperoni
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3. a / book / library / from / I / interesting / the / borrowed
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4. secret / built / the / a / in / we / treehouse / woods
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Part 2: Super Sentences

Combine the two simple sentences into one, more interesting "super sentence." You can use joining words like and, but, because, so, after, or while.

1. The storm was getting closer. We decided to go inside.
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2. He loves playing basketball. His sister prefers to read books.
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3. She practiced her lines for the play. She felt confident on stage.
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Part 3: Time to Write!

Choose one of the ideas below to write about. On a separate piece of paper, write a short paragraph (at least 5 sentences). Be creative and use descriptive words to paint a picture for your reader!

• Prompt A: You discover a mysterious old key that can unlock any door. What is the first door you decide to open, and what adventure do you find behind it?


• Prompt B: You wake up one morning with the ability to talk to animals. Your pet is the first one you talk to. What does it tell you?


• Prompt C: Invent a brand new holiday. What is it called? When is it celebrated? What special foods do you eat and what traditions do you have?

Answer Key

Part 1: Sentence Scramble

1. The happy dog barked loudly.
2. My favorite food is pepperoni pizza.
3. I borrowed an interesting book from the library.
4. We built a secret treehouse in the woods.

Part 2: Super Sentences

(Note: Example answers are below. Your sentences may be slightly different but should still be correct.)

1. Because the storm was getting closer, we decided to go inside. / The storm was getting closer, so we decided to go inside.
2. He loves playing basketball, but his sister prefers to read books.
3. After she practiced her lines for the play, she felt confident on stage. / She felt confident on stage because she practiced her lines for the play.

Part 3: Time to Write!

Answers will vary based on the chosen prompt. Writing should be checked for complete sentences, use of descriptive language, and a clear story or description.