Go to the Writing Conventions Section in your ELAR notebook!!

Parts of Speech Noun Pronoun Verb Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition Interjection Article

two prepositional phrases and the page where you found them. WARM UP—9/4 In the chapter, “Vanished” that we are reading, go to any page and quickly jot down two prepositional phrases and the page where you found them. You will ONLY have 2 minutes to complete, and we will briefly discuss when the buzzer sounds.

Raise your hands, without talking, to share!!! WARM UP Review!!! Raise your hands, without talking, to share!!!

Prepare to take notes. Remember: Always date your notes Prepare to take notes! Remember: Always date your notes! Take notes over what YOU believe is important, and abbreviate as you see necessary!

Phrases, Clauses, & Sentences Phrase: A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject/verb pair and cannot express a complete thought. EX: A seven-foot tiger shark What action the shark is performing(verb) is what’s missing! ______________________________________________________ Clause: A clause does contain a subject/verb pair, and **can express a complete thought. EX: When a seven-foot tiger shark arrived There is a subject and a verb but a complete thought is not present. The example is actually a subordinate clause.

Phrase, Clause, & Sentence Sentence: A sentence expresses a complete idea. It must contain at least one clause. Note: A clause that stands alone, as a sentence, is also known as an independent clause. EX: A seven-foot tiger shark arrived. The subject is performing an action, and the action is clearly present. Thus, a complete thought is expressed.

Conjunction…Junction… What’s your function??

What’s the function of a conjunction? A conjunction is the part of speech that serves to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.

Quick Conjunctions Video… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AyjKgz9tKg

Types of Conjunctions: Coordinating Correlative Subordinating _______________________________________ Share what you know about either of the conjunctions above!!

Coordinating Conjunctions Coordinating conjunctions connect words or groups of words with similar values. They may connect two words, two phrases, two independent clauses or two dependent clauses. ______________________________________________________________ For example, in each of the following sentences the coordinating conjunction “and” connects equal words or groups of words: Connects words: John and Reggie stayed up all night practicing their guitars.   Connects phrases: The squirrel scurried up the tree trunk and onto a low branch. Connects clauses: Several managers sat with their backs to us, and I could almost hear them snickering at us lowly workers.

Coordinating Conjunctions There are only seven coordinating conjunctions in the English language, and they are often remembered by using the acronym “FANBOYS”: ___________________________________________________ For**—to connect reasons introduced in preceding clause And—to show an addition to something Nor**—to show negative option; an expression of not But—to express a contrasting idea; shows an exception Or—indicates a choice/option Yet**—also shows an exception So**—as well or in addition; effect of an action _____________________________________________________________ **The use of these words as a coordinating conjunctions are rare. They play other roles in sentences as well, so don’t see them as ONLY coordinating conjunctions!

Correlative Conjunctions Correlative conjunctions are always used in pairs, which means they both words in the pair will appear in the same sentence joining sentence elements that are similar in importance. _____________________________________ The correlative conjunctions are: Both…and—shows a similarity Either…or—shows an option (this or that) Neither…nor—shows a *negative* option (also this or that) Not only...but also—shows additional information Whether…or—presents decisive (significant) choices

Correlative Conjunctions Both Jacob and Malcom made the varsity team this year. Neither Rachel nor Tina made the varsity team this year. Not only did Rodney make the varsity team, but he also became one of the strongest players. Either Megan or Michelle will try out for the dance team. Whether you win this race or lose it doesn’t matter as long you try your best.

Subordinating Conjunctions Subordinating conjunctions connect two groups of words by making one into a subordinating clause. The subordinating clause acts as one huge adverb, answering the questions “when” or “why” about the main clause, or imposing conditions or opposition on it. _________________________________________________________ A list of subordinating conjunctions do appear on the S.A.M. sheet. Note: Many of the subordinating conjunctions are also used as prepositions. **The key is identifying the use of it in the sentence. Note: The subordinating conjunction does not always come between the two clauses it connects. Often, it comes at the beginning of the first clause.

Subordinating Conjunctions Here are some examples of subordinating conjunctions : I can go shopping after I finish studying for my exam. (when) Because the night was young, Gertrude decided to take a walk. (why) I’ll give you a dime if you give me a dollar. (condition) Although he never figured out why, Hanna winked on her way out the door. (opposition)  

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