Sentence Expansion and Rewriting

This sentence expansion and rewriting worksheet supports students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 as they strengthen grammar awareness, vocabulary flexibility, and writing fluency through focused practice with then and than. By expanding sentences and rewriting them with equivalent meaning, learners explore how word choice, sequence, and comparison affect clarity and expression in writing.

Learning Goals

• Grammar & Word Usage (Grades 3-5): Students correctly apply then for sequence and than for comparison in expanded sentences.
• Sentence Rewriting & Expansion: Learners add meaningful details and revise sentences to improve fluency and completeness.
• Vocabulary & Synonym Awareness: Students substitute words and phrases while preserving original meaning.
• Writing Fluency & Mechanics: Learners practice constructing smooth, grammatically accurate sentences.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with elementary ELA grammar and writing standards.
• Dual-Skill Format: Combines sentence expansion with rewriting for deeper understanding.
• Encourages Flexible Thinking: Helps students see how ideas can be expressed in multiple correct ways.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for grammar lessons, writing workshops, independent practice, assessment, or homeschool instruction.

This sentence expansion and rewriting worksheet helps students move beyond basic word choice to thoughtful sentence construction. By expanding ideas and rewriting sentences using equivalent language, learners strengthen grammar precision, vocabulary use, and writing confidence. Whether used in the classroom or a homeschool setting, this printable activity offers a clear, low-prep way to reinforce correct usage of then and than while building stronger, more flexible writing skills.

This worksheet is part of our Then vs. Than collection.