Adverb Clause It’s here to “light” up your writing.

 Use adverb clauses to connect ideas smoothly  Generate adverb clauses that explain when or why something happens. Lesson Objectives

 What is an Adverb Clause?  What is its main purpose in writing? Guiding Questions

 An adverb clause is a phrase added to a sentence What is an Adverb Claus?

Why do you think Santa Claus was on the poster?  It is to act as a connection between the adverb clause and Santa Claus.  Just as Santa Claus brings gifts that make us smile, an effective adverb clause is a gift writers give to readers.  It makes it easier for the reader to understand how the ideas go together. The Adverb Claus Poster

 An adverb clause often tells when or why something did or did not happens.  An adverb clause that begins with one of the following words tells when something happens. How do you know if you are using and adverb clause?

 With a shoulder partner, create adverb clause sentences on your desk that begins with the words as and before.  For example: As I drove to work, I ate a donut. Let’s Practice

 An adverb clause that begins with one of the following words tells why something does/doesn’t happen. How do you know if you are using and adverb clause?

 With a shoulder partner, create adverb clause sentences on your desk that begins with the words since and although.  For example: Since it was raining, I took my umbrella with me to work. Let’s Practice

 On a separate sheet of paper, write one sentence for each of the following adverb clauses.  When  While  Until  After  If  Because Independent Practice