2. Review of Subjects and Predicates Underline the simple subject once. Circle the simple predicate. 1. The class is happy. 2. South Tucson spent $30,000 on a 1992 recount of 1990 Census figures. 3. We cared for the sick puppy on the farm in New Jersey.

3. Review of Subjects and Predicates Underline the complete subject once. Circle the complete predicate. 1. The class is happy. 2. South Tucson spent $30,000 on a 1992 recount of 1990 Census figures. 3. We cared for the sick puppy on the farm in New Jersey.

4. Nathan & Maxwell Teach Sentences

5. Goal November 30, 2015 You will be able to use simple, compound, and complex sentences in your informational piece.

6. Simple Sentences Independent Clause --- Max Max is an independent boy. He can manage on his own!

7. Independent (Max) Clause Just like Max, an independent clause can survive on its own. It is a complete sentence. Subject + Verb

8. Examples of Independent (Max) Clauses/Simple Sentences Max and Nathan like to go to school. Max loves the to color. Max can open doors easily.

9. Compound Sentence Sentence, F.a.n.b.o.y.s Sentence. Mrs. Vollman adores school, so she makes the most of her time there. For And Nor But Or Yet So,

10. Dependent Clauses (Max) Nathan is a little upset when he is on his own. Without Max by his side, he is bored. DEPENDENT He is DEPENDENT on Max.

11. Dependent (Nathan) Clauses Just like Nathan, a dependent clause cannot survive by itself. It does not express a complete thought. IT IS NOT A SENTENCE.

12. Examples of Dependent (Nathan) Clauses Until the next time I see him, When I ran to the brick house, Although I want to get an A in writing,

13. Dependent clauses also begin with signal words. These are “ AAAWWUBBIS ” words because they signal the beginning of a Nathan clause. The “AAAWWUBBIS” Words “AAAWWUBBIS” are also known as subordinating conjunctions. Max, help me!

14. Common Dependent Clause “AAAWWUBBIS” After Although As When While Until Because Before If Since

15. A Rule To Know! must A dependent clause (Nathan) must have an independent clause (Max) by it to be a complete sentence. Help, Max! I’m tipping over!

16. Complex Sentences Nathan (D.C.), + Max (I.C.) Until Nathan sees Max, he will call for his brother. Max (I.C.) + Nathan (D.C.) Nathan will call for his brother until he sees Max.

17. The Three Types of Sentences 1.Simple Sentences (“Max”) Jaden is a fantastic student. 2.Compound Sentences ( “Max, + FANBOYS +Max”) Angela went shopping, so she spend a lot of her allowance. 3.Complex (“Nathan, + Max OR Max + Nathan”) –Until Nathan sees Max, he will call for his brother. –Nathan will call for his brother until he sees Max.

18. So… Let’s make Complex Sentences.

19. Examples of Complex Sentence AAAWWUBBIS + Nathan, + Max. Until Lisa goes to college, she will have to live with her parents. When the grass turns green, Mr. Vollman will have to mow the lawn. After Uncle Ryan passes third grade, there will be a huge celebration. Create your own!

20. Examples of Complex Sentence Max + Nathan. (NO COMMA) Lisa will have to live with her parents until she goes to college. Mr. Vollman will have to mow the lawn when the grass turns green. There will be a huge celebration when Uncle Ryan passes third grade. Create your own!

21. Simple, Compound, or Complex? Brennan and Matthew went to the mall last weekend to buy Mrs. Vollman a cupcake. –simple They invited Walker, but he could not go with them. –Compound

22. Simple, Compound, or Complex? Hurricanes are destructive. –simple Although hurricanes are destructive, people manage to survive the storm. –Complex

23. Simple, Compound, or Complex? The weekends are great! –simple It was raining, so we did the hokey pokey inside today. –Compound

24. Simple, Compound, or Complex? I see Mrs. Williams before I see Mr. Radcliff in the morning. –Complex If you work hard, you will be successful in life. –Complex

25. Goal: Stalk sentences and mark them with post-it notes. Discover three simple sentences. Discover two compound sentences, or add one compound sentence yourself. Discover two complex sentences, or add one complex sentence. –Refer to your notes and examples on board.