https://youtu.be/VqtPpwIvxBw The video consists of examples, demonstrations and practice pages for parents to teach kids simple #compound sentences. Activities will focus on how to use joining words also known as #conjunctions (and, but & or) to turn two sentences into one compound sentence.
7. Have Kids Change 2 Sentences into 1 Compound Sentence
Using - , and
I am smart. I like to help others.
I am smart I like to help others.
compound sentence
two sentences
I like ice-cream. I like to eat it on hot days.
I like ice-cream. I like to eat it on hot days.
two sentences
compound sentence
8. Have Kids Change 2 Sentences into 1 Compound Sentence
Using - , and
I am smart. I like to help others.
, andI am smart I like to help others.
compound sentence
two sentences
I like ice-cream. I like to eat it on hot days.
I like ice-cream. I like to eat it on hot days., and
two sentences
compound sentence
9.
10. Combining 2 Sentences with the Word but
Tommy likes to go on vacation. Tommy doesn’t
like to pack.
Tommy washed his shirt. The stain was still there.
Tommy cleaned his room. Tommy left his closet a mess.
13. Tommy likes to
go on vacation.
Tommy doesn’t
like to pack.
+ but
Tommy likes to go on
vacation, but Tommy
doesn’t like to pack.
Tommy likes to go on vacation, but Tommy doesn’t like to pack.
14. Have Kids Change 2 Sentences into 1 Compound Sentence
Using - , but
Tommy washed his shirt. The stain was still there.
compound sentence
two sentences
Tommy cleaned his room. Tommy left his closet a mess.
two sentences
compound sentence
Tommy washed his shirt. The stain was still there.
Tommy cleaned his room. Tommy left his closet a mess.
15. Have Kids Change 2 Sentences into 1 Compound Sentence
Using - , but
Tommy washed his shirt. The stain was still there.
compound sentence
two sentences
Tommy cleaned his room. Tommy left his closet a mess.
two sentences
compound sentence
Tommy washed his shirt, but the stain was still there.
Tommy cleaned his room, but Tommy left his closet a mess.
17. Combining 2 Sentences with the Word or
Do you want milk? Do you orange juice?
Is the soup too hot? Is the soup just right?
They can ride horses. They can ride in the wagon.
21. Joining Word Meaning
and both
but different
or choices
Complete each sentence with the
correct joining word: and, but, or
Jenny wanted to go to the park, ____
Jason wanted to go to the movies.
They went to the park, ______ they
went to the movies.
They could save their money, ______
they could go to the arcade.
They saved their money, _____
they played video games at home.
different
both
choices
both