1. Grab a piece of paper from the basket

2. Clauses
-An independent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb and can stand on its own. It is a complete thought.
-A subordinate/dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but CAN’T stand on its own. It is an incomplete thought and it needs another clause to help it make sense. It is DEPENDENT on more information

3. Which one is better?
A - Long ago there lived a princess. Her name was Snow White. She was beautiful. She lived in a wonderful castle.
Snow White’s stepmother was the queen. She also lived in the castle. The queen had a magic mirror. She looked in the mirror every day. She always asked it the same question.
B - Once upon a time, in the middle of winter, there lived a beautiful princess named Snow White. Like most fairy tale princesses, Snow White lived in a magnificent castle.
At a window of the castle, Snow White’s mother, the queen, sat and sewed. While she sewed, she stared at the mirror on the wall. This was no ordinary mirror. It was magic. As she looked into the mirror, the queen asked it the same question she always asked.
WHY?

4. All sentences can be classified according to the number and kinds of clauses they contain.
A simple sentence contains one independent clause.   Ex. Joey planted a colorful flower.

5. - The train whistled past. - The doctor is in.
This sentence has a subject and a verb and can stand on its own. It has one independent clause so it is a SIMPLE SENTENCE.   - John walked into the center of town.
- The train whistled past.
- The doctor is in.

6. A simple sentence may have more than one subject or verb.
Ex.
-Katie and I ran around the block.
-James climbed the tree and jumped into the lake.

7. What do these words do? Cookies ______ Cake Cheese ______ not Crackers
I like Adventure Time _________ it is deep.
  and, but, or, nor ,so, yet, because
What do these words do?

8. And, but, or, nor ,so yet, because
Conjunction – connecting words
  And, but, or, nor ,so yet, because

9. A compound sentence contains two independent clauses (two simple sentences) that are usually joined by a conjunction.
Each independent clause can stand alone as a separate sentence.

10. Soccer is a low-scoring game, but it is exciting.
Each independent clause can stand alone as a separate sentence.
Ex.
Soccer is a low-scoring game, but it is exciting.
The team played hard, and they won the game easily.

11. Sometimes a semicolon ; is used to join two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
;-)
Ex.
The music started; the dance had begun.

12. -Grab two index cards from the basket
-Grab two index cards from the basket.   -Write the definition of simple sentence on one and compound sentence on the other.

13. How do you make compound sentences?
1. I love ice cream. I don’t like cake.
2. Nick kicked the ball. The goalie grabbed it.
3. Her name is Snow White. She is intelligent.

14. Simple or Compound Sentence?
1. Sally takes guitar lessons.
2. Dan washed the dishes, and Roseanne read a magazine.

15. Simple or Compound Sentence?
3. Mitch and Anne take drum lessons.
4. Johnny is in my English class, and we have become good friends.

16. Simple or Compound Sentence?
5. I hurried over to Leo’s house and met Raphael on the way.
6. My snoring woke my friends, and I felt embarrassed.

17. COMPLEX SENTENCES
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one subordinate clause.
Ex.
Even though it was a rainy day, Sally looked forward to her walk in the park.

18. Even though it was a rainy day, Sally looked forward to her walk in the park.
Independent clause:
Sally looked forward to her walk in the park.
Subordinate clause:
Even though it was a rainy day.

19. When they quickly swam to her, Sally fed the ducks and swans.
Independent
Sally fed the ducks and swans.
Dependent
When they quickly swam to her

20. Sally looked for tiny fish and snails where the pond was shallow.
Independent
Sally looked for tiny fish and snails
Dependent
Where the pond was shallow

21. Break it down, now! Find each clause.
After Amy sneezed all over the tuna salad, she served it to the children.
You shouldn’t make any jokes until Mr. Sanchez has his first cup of coffee.

22. Break it down, now! Find each clause.
Once Adam smashed the spider, I was no longer afraid for my life.
Mr. Deery, who is my least favorite teacher, dresses nicely.

23. Break it down, now! Find each clause.
Before he saw the movie, Vince wanted to read the book.
Teddy stopped the dryer when he heard his phone clunking around inside.

24. Take out your complex sentences classwork/homework from Tuesday
Take out your complex sentences classwork/homework from Tuesday.   Go over it with a partner. Try to clear up any confusion by explaining and/or asking questions. Star any numbers you’d like to go over.

25. TIME TO REVIEW Simple Sentence = 1 independent clause
This is a simple sentence.
I like to watch movies.

26. TIME TO REVIEW
Compound Sentence = 2 independent clauses linked together with a conjunction or semicolon
This is a simple sentence, and this is a simple sentence.
I like to watch movies, and I like music.

27. TIME TO REVIEW
Complex Sentence = 1 independent clause and 1 or more subordinate clause
This becomes a complex sentence when I add a dependent clause.
When I add a dependent clause, this becomes a complex sentence.
Although I love movies, I prefer to read the book.

28. A compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause.
It’s a combination of a compound sentence and a complex sentence.
Ex.
When we get to my house, I will decorate for the party, and you can prepare the food.

29. When we get to my house, I will decorate for the party, and you can prepare the food.
Independent clauses:
I will decorate for the party
You can prepare the food
Subordinate clause:
When we get to my house

30. Practice
When we planned our holiday party, we planned a small one, and we invited only a few friends.
Ind.- we planned a small one we invited only a few friends
Sub.- when we planned our holiday party

31. Practice
We were expecting about eight people, but we were very surprised when ten extra guests showed up.
Ind.- we were expecting about eight people
we were very surprised 
Sub.- when ten extra guests showed up

32. Practice
Before the party began, I borrowed a collection of CDs from friends, and I set up the stereo.
Ind.- I borrowed a collection of CDs from friends
I set up the stereo 
Sub.- Before the party began

33. Practice
Although I like to go camping, I haven’t had the time to go lately, and I haven’t found anyone to go with.  
Ind.- I haven’t had the time to go lately I haven’t found anyone to go with
Sub.- Although I like to go camping