Fronted Adverbials - PowerPoint

Fronted adverbials are a key component of English grammar, especially for students in Years 3 and 4, as they enhance writing by providing information on when, where, and how things happen. These adverbials are phrases that are placed at the beginning of a sentence and describe the action that follows. For example, "Later today, I'm going swimming" uses a fronted adverbial of time. The teaching resources provided explain how to identify and use fronted adverbials to develop more descriptive sentences. The lesson objectives include understanding what fronted adverbials are and learning to use them effectively in writing.

The resources offer a variety of examples and exercises to practice using fronted adverbials across five different types: time, frequency, place, manner, and degree. Students are encouraged to experiment with replacing fronted adverbials in given sentences to understand their impact on the meaning. For instance, changing "Afterwards" to "Straight away" in the sentence "Afterwards, Michael shoved the chocolate wrapper in his pocket discreetly" alters the timing of the action. Worksheets are also provided for students to fill in the gaps with appropriate fronted adverbials and to write their own sentences, reinforcing their understanding and application of the concept. These exercises help students to grasp how fronted adverbials can vary and change the nuance of a sentence.