1. Subordinating Conjunctions
Creating and identifying effective sentences…

2. 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

3. 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?)

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

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

6. 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.

7. 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

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

9. 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.

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

11. 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

12. 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

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

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

15. 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?