1. Student’s Workbook/Guide Name: Date:
Relative Clauses
Student’s Workbook/Guide
Name:
Date:

2. Relative Clauses There are three kinds of relative clauses: WHO: THAT:
WHICH:

3. Relative Clauses Remember to use the words:
When you want to make a sentence into a relative clause you must find its ___________.

4. A Relative: What does related mean? Find the relative in the sentence.b. c.
Find the relative in the sentence.
Place _________________ after the relative.

5. Lesson #1: Creating Relative Clauses
Find the sets of words that are the same.
Take the second set of words out.
Remove the first period.
Find the relative.
Replace the second set of words with who, that, or which.
Notice the word who that which is next to the relative.
Rewrite the sentence.

6. Lesson #2: Review of Relative Clauses
What words are used in relative clauses?
What is described with each
of the words?

7. Try some by yourself.
Jake finished the spaghetti. The spaghetti was in the refrigerator.
I liked the movie. The movie was about World War II.
The hurricane was unexpected. The hurricane destroyed many towns and farms.

8. Rules for writing a
persuasive paper

9. Rules for writing a persuasive paper
Introduction
Topic sentence
4 reasons
For each reason you need at least 2 sentences
1st sentence: State the reason.
2nd sentence: Explain the reason in further detail.
Acknowledge the other side: his/her point of view
Rebuttal: state why you disagree
Concluding sentence

10. Lesson #3: Persuasive Prompt
Assignment:
The principal wants the students to wear uniforms at school. Write a friendly letter to the principal telling him/her why the school should or should not wear uniforms. Convince the principal that your view is best.
You need to state 2 reasons why you should wear uniforms and explain the consequences of this decision. Then, give your opinion about what you think he/she should do and list at least 3 supportive reasons for making this choice.
Remember that you represent this school. Help him/her see that your opinion really makes the most sense.

11. Persuasive Prompt Guidelines:
Don’t forget to:
Write a letter to the principal.
Use FATP for the prompt.
Include 3 or 4 relative clauses, complex sentences, transition words, and verb tenses that agree.

12. Assessment: Name: ________________ Date ______________________
Activity: _____________________
Prompt: ______________:
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