More handouts on complex sentences.

Sentences Before I play the video, I want you to complete the quiz. No talking. You must complete it individually. This is not a test, but it’s a reading assessment. It helps me and my colleagues understand what you understand and don’t understand. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvhC0eSIb3g Some of you have seen this before. Today we are going to work on sentence structure. Dependent Clause; Independence Clause; Simple; Compound; Complex; Conjunctions

How can I make my writing interesting? To know what simple, compound and complex sentences. To understand the importance of simple, compound and complex sentences. To be able to begin writing a variety of sentences in order to create an effect. Dependent Clause; Independence Clause; Simple; Compound; Complex; Conjunctions

Simple Sentences A simple sentence is the most basic sentence. To know what simple, compound and complex sentences. Simple Sentences A simple sentence is the most basic sentence. It consists of a subject, a verb and a complete thought. Dependent Clause; Independence Clause; Simple; Compound; Complex; Conjunctions

To know what simple, compound and complex sentences. Compound Sentences A compound sentence refers to a sentence that is made up of two independent clauses (two simple sentences). These two sentences are connected to one another by a coordinating conjunction. What are coordinating conjunctions? Dependent Clause; Independence Clause; Simple; Compound; Complex; Conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions To know what simple, compound and complex sentences. They are sentence connectors and are quite easy to remember. All you have to do is remember the word "FANBOYS" For And Nor But Or Yet So Coordinating Conjunctions Dependent Clause; Independence Clause; Simple; Compound; Complex; Conjunctions

Complex Sentences To know what simple, compound and complex sentences. Complex sentences are made up of an independent clause and one or more dependeant clause. A dependent clause is similar to a independent clause, but it cannot stand on its own. It needs an independent clause to survive. Here are some examples of dependent clauses: Dependent Clause; Independence Clause; Simple; Compound; Complex; Conjunctions

because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon. To know what simple, compound and complex sentences. because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon. while he waited at the train station. after they left on the bus. As you can see these sentences cannot stand on their own as its own sentence, but they can be added to a independent clause to form a complex sentence. Dependent Clause; Independence Clause; Simple; Compound; Complex; Conjunctions

To know what simple, compound and complex sentences. Dependent clauses always begin with a subordinating conjunctions. Here are some of the most common conjunctions: after although so because before even though if since though unless until when In your writing, I noticed that many of you start your sentences with “because”. You should try to avoid using because at the beginning of your sentences!

If you study for the test, you will do much better. Directions: Write “Dependent Clause” under the dependent clause and “Independent Clause” under the independent clause. Sarah could have done better on the assignment, although she did receive an A. Before my mom would let me spend the night, she had to talk to Jamie’s mom. If you study for the test, you will do much better. Once the play started, we were not allowed to talk. Rex practiced his guitar until he could play the song perfectly. Whenever I think about my third grade teacher, I have a warm feeling inside. We played games while the adults sat and talked.

Quiz

Quiz COMPOUND! 1. We rang the doorbell, but no one answered it. Simple Complex COMPOUND!

Quiz 2. Have you seen Mr. Nelson’s garden at the back of his house? Simple Compound Complex SIMPLE!

Quiz 3. When Miss Jones entered the room, we all became quiet. Simple Compound Complex Complex!

Quiz 4. Since we’ve lost every game but one, no one is excited about football this year. Simple Compound Complex Complex!

Quiz Simple! 5. Whistling loudly, Ken walked past the cemetery. Simple Compound Complex Simple!

Quiz 6. Our neighbours are going to Canada on their vacation, but we will take our vacation at home. Simple Compound Complex COMPOUND!

Rewrite the paragraphs as a group; choose one to improve.

I want you to work on the handouts on Relative Pronouns. Extension Task: I want you to work on the handouts on Relative Pronouns. What are relative pronouns?

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