Sentence Expansion
Directions: Respond to the questions below and then use answers to expand each kernel
sentence.
Example Kernel Sentence: They won the Superbowl.
● Who? the Saints
● When? 2009
● Why? b/c of great defense + offense
Example Expanded Sentence: In 2009, the Saints won the Superbowl because of their great
defense and offense.
Kernel Sentence: Frankenstein observes it.
● What? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
● Why? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Expanded Sentence: ____________________________________________________________
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Kernel Sentence: He pursues the ability to create it.
● Who? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
● What? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
● When? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Expanded Sentence: ____________________________________________________________
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Kernel Sentence: He is feverish.
● Who? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
● When? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
● Why? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Expanded Sentence: ____________________________________________________________
