Subordinating Conjunctions Creating and identifying effective sentences…

The subject is involved in the action What is a sentence? A sentence a.k.a. independent clause, consists of: + Subject Verb The subject is involved in the action The verb IS the action

Let’s See it in Action… The Flushing H.S. Teachers defeated the Flushing High School students. Subject= ___________ (Who?) Verb= ____________ (What did they do?) Mr. Chin addressed the whole school. Verb= ____________ (What did he/she do?)

Let’s See it in Action… Ms. Jean addressed the entire class. Subject= Ms. Jean Verb= addressed

Adding Subordining Conjunctions to Your Writing What happens when we add a subordinating conjunction to the sentence. While Ms. Jean addressed the entire class.

Subordinating Conjunctions Whenever you add a subordinating conjunction in front of a subject and a verb (a sentence) , you no longer have a complete thought. Subordinate clauses are sometimes referred to as dependent clauses.

Subordinate Conjunctions After since whenever Although so that where As supposing whereas Because than wherever Before that whether But that though which If till while In order that unless who Lest until why No matter what even though How when provided that

Let’s check it out… After Mrs. Costantino played the song “I’m So Happy” Turn and talk What’s wrong with this ?

Let’s compare some sentences… When Ms. Jean introduces a new topic After class was over Even though Ms. Jean and Mrs. Costantino expect the students to do their work, some students don’t pay attention.

Word Bank 1. ________ he finished his homework he played his guitar and sang. Even though Unless If Whenever Since When Although while After

Word Bank 2. ________ you give me my blue pencil back, I will tell Ms Word Bank 2. ________ you give me my blue pencil back, I will tell Ms. Jean or Mrs. Costantino. Even though Unless If Whenever Since When Although while After

Word Bank 3. ___ I do all of my school work, I will pass my classes. Even though Unless If Whenever Since When Although while After

Word Bank 4. ___________ I tried my best, I still failed. Even though Unless If Whenever Since When Although while After

Word Bank 5. __________ I don’t do my classwork, I end up failing. Even though Unless If Whenever Since When Although while After

Write a response. Then turn and Talk Answer the following question in your notebook. Then, turn and talk to the person sitting next to you about your response. What process did you use to decide which subordinating conjunction to use in your sentence?