1. Sentence Structuring
TONGUE TWISTER TEST: Showing students how to serve super smooth sentences so successful writing can take place.

2. Simple Sentence Rules Annotated Example:
Must express a complete thought.
Is also known as an independent clause (it can stand alone)
Subject + Verb = Simple Sentence.
Annotated Example:
I got my eyes on you. You're everything that I see. I want your high love and emotion endlessly. I can't get over you. You left your mark on me. I want your high love and emotion endlessly.

3. Simple Sentence Example 2
One day he goes and takes a glimpse in the mirror. He doesn't recognize his own face. His health is fading and he doesn't know why. Three letters took him to his final resting place Y'all don't hear me.

4. Simple Sentence Practice: Annotate by circling the subject and writing “S”. Box the verb and write “V”
No one told me life would be this way! I swear nobody told me. I guess this is the game we chose to play. Crazy how it's always been the same! People dying every day, but that ain't nothing new When you from downtown, downtown! I’m out here tryna make a way.

5. Simple Sentence Practice: Annotate by circling the subject and writing “S”. Box the verb and write “V”
Ridin' for the cause, For dogs with them pistols, natural born killas. He sold crack to his mother. He turned his back on his brothers. He killed his partner for the plug; he think everything is a hustle. Cold dude, the brother is numb, black heart, no feelings, just a gun. He was raised in the trenches.

6. Simple Sentence Practice: Annotate by circling the subject and writing “S”. Box the verb and write “V”
There's a fire starting in my heart. It’s reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark. Finally I can see you crystal clear. Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare. See how I leave with every piece of you. Don't underestimate the things that I will do.

7. For Compound Sentences And Nor But Or Yet So
Compound means to COMBINE to separate elements.
Simple Sentence + FANBOY + Simple Sentence
2 independent clauses
If you cut the sentence in half, they can stand alone.

8. Compound Sentence Example 1 Directions- Circle the subjects and write “S”. Circle the verbs and write “V” Underline the FANBOY and write “C”
Said we were done, then you met someone and rubbed it in my face. Lets cut to the part, she broke your heart, and then she ran away. I guess you should've known, I guess you should've known That I would talk, I would talk, but even if the stars and moon collide I never want you back into my life.
You can take your words and all your lies. Oh oh oh I really don't care Even if the stars and moon collide, I never want you back into my life. You can take your words and all your lies. Oh oh oh I really don't care Oh oh oh I really don't care

9. Compound Sentence Example 2 Directions- Circle the subjects and write “S”. Circle the verbs and write “V” Underline the FANBOY and write “C”
It's close to midnight and something evil's lurking in the dark. Under the moonlight you see a sight that almost stops your heart. You try to scream but terror takes the sound before you make it. You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes, You're paralyzed.

10. Caption It  Directions:
For each picture, you are going to make up a quick story.
Use compound sentences.
Annotate your sentences- Subject “S”, Verb “V”, and FANBOY Conjunction “FC”
You can make up names and events as you please.

14. Day 2: Complex Sentences
A complex sentence is made up of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses connected to it.
A dependent clause is similar to an independent clause, or complete sentence, but it lacks one of the elements that would make it a complete sentence. 
Examples of dependent clauses include the following:
because Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station before noon
while he waited at the train station
after they left on the bus

15. Common Subordinating Conjunctions
Giving reasons for something or explaining
(BIS)
Showing a difference or contradiction
(AEHU)
Providing the time and place
(AAWWU)
Because
Although
After Before If
Even though As
Since
However
Whenever Wherever
Unless
While
Until

16. Fill in the blank for each picture
I love taking Sparky to the park because _____________
2. Since Sparky is a well trained dog, _______________

17. Fill in the blank for each picture
3. I really wanted Nicki Minaj to play flag football with us, however ________________ 4. Although Nicki Minaj had on a ridiculous outfit, ________________.

18. Fill in the blank for each picture
5. While I was texting on my phone, _____________. 6. My baby brother, Antonio insists on raiding the refrigerator, whenever ________________.

19. Practice Worksheet

20. Write Around the Room

21. Final Writing Prompt