3. Good writers use both simple and compound sentences in their writing. It’s good to have a variety of sentences to make your writing sound better!Good writers use both simple and compound sentences in their writing. It’s good to have a variety of sentences to make your writing sound better! Compound sentences are made by taking two simple sentences, and putting them together using a conjunction.Compound sentences are made by taking two simple sentences, and putting them together using a conjunction. The two most common conjunctions used to combine sentences are ‘and’ or ‘but’.The two most common conjunctions used to combine sentences are ‘and’ or ‘but’.

4. Hiker Sally was excited about climbing Mt. Everest. Hiker Bill was nervous. Hiker Sally was excited about climbing Mt. Everest, but Bill was nervous.

5. Use the words and or but to combine two sentences.Use the words and or but to combine two sentences. If you add and it means ‘in addition’ or ‘also’.If you add and it means ‘in addition’ or ‘also’. If you add but it shows contrast, and it means ‘however’, or ‘on the other hand’.If you add but it shows contrast, and it means ‘however’, or ‘on the other hand’. Use a comma before the conjunction in the sentence.Use a comma before the conjunction in the sentence. Let’s see what this looks like with some examples

6. The snow had just fallen. The snow was covering the trees. How can we connect these two sentences using ‘and’? The snow had just fallen, and it was covering the trees. GREAT WORK!!! Let’s try another! Instead of repeating the word snow, you can use the pronoun “it”

7. The mountain was difficult to climb. The mountain was steep. Both sentences are talking about the mountain. Let’s use a comma and ‘and’ to connect them. The mountain was difficult to climb, and it was steep. Let’s try another one!!! Replace mountain with the pronoun “it”

8. The hikers were carrying backpacks. The hikers wore snow shoes. Both sentences are talking about the hikers. Let’s use a comma and ‘and’ to connect them. The hikers were carrying backpacks, and they wore snow shoes. Now you try!!! Replace hikers with the pronoun “they”

9. The team was getting tired from walking. The team was very hungry. How can we connect these two sentences using ‘and’? The team was getting tired from walking, and they were very hungry. AWESOME!!! Replace team with the pronoun “they”

10. Some hikers like to eat beef jerky. Others like to eat oatmeal. Both sentences are talking about what the hikers like to eat. Let’s use a comma and ‘but’ to contrast them. Some hikers like to eat beef jerky, but others like to eat oatmeal. Let’s try another one!!!

11. Some hikers like to hike in the snow. Some hikers like to hike in the warmth. Both sentences are talking about different ways people like to hike. Let’s use a comma and ‘but’ to contrast them. Some hikers like to hike in the snow, but many like to hike in the warmth. Now you try!!!

12. Many hikers like to go in teams of eight people. Some hikers like to go alone. How can we connect these two sentences using ‘but’? Many hikers like to go in teams of eight people, but some like to go alone. GREAT WORK!!! Let’s try another!

13. Some people get sick hiking in the snow. Many people train and are prepared for the cold. How can we connect these two sentences using ‘but’? Some people get sick hiking in the snow, but many train and are prepared for the cold. AWESOME!!!

15. The hikers wore warm jackets, brought backpacks with special gear.

16. Halfway up the mountain, the team leader thought they should take a break, the team did not agree.

17. The weather forecasted a clear day, once they arrived at the top, storm clouds appeared.

18. The team decided to have soup for dinner, prepare a fire for the night.

19. Some hikers wanted to head home, others wanted to stay and explore the ice caves.

20. The weather on the mountain turned dismal, they headed back to base camp.