Six Traits of Writing: Sentence Fluency By Nerissa Jarvis

 

 

Sentence fluency assesses how well sentences flow and exhibit rhythm in written work. A natural and varied rhythm produced by well-formed sentences keeps readers interested.

Having good sentence fluency.  

Just like organization of content, sentences in a written piece must move together in order to be read easy. Sentence fluency is like having a conversation, some of your sentences must be short and some of your sentences must be a bit longer. It is also advised to change the way you begin each sentence. Such is done by using diverse sentence forms where your introductory phrases, direct statements and clauses are different. This helps to avoid monotony and help keep the reader engaged. Additionally, transitional words add great support for your sentence starters. A few of the more common ones from the plethora that is available are, in addition, furthermore, however, moreover, firstly, secondly and thirdly. Another way to improve your sentence fluency is to read your work out loud to yourself to find any uncomfortable or confusing passages. Examine the sentences' flow and make any necessary adjustments. Lastly, make edits and revisions to your work with the goal of enhancing sentence flow. Seek to improve the text's flow and cohesion whenever possible. 

As a teacher and an author, I can testify that incorporating different ways gave me guidance to improve my sentence fluency. This has aided my writing experience and having that experience makes it easier to assist my students. Students struggle with writing sentences where they either use one word in two different sentences or just cannot find a way to begin a sentence. By using these techniques, authors can improve the flow of their sentences, which will make their work easier to read and more interesting.

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