Simple and Complex Sentence, interactive Slideshow

1. Sentence structure and punctuation
• Learning objectives
• Write simple and compound sentences and
begin to use subordination in relation to time and
reason
• Steps in learning – Step 3
• During independent writing, children extend
the range of sentence structures they use.
They begin to use subordination for time and
reason to help them sequence or connect
events and develop character

2. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The driver crashed into the house.
Why?

3. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
when
while
until
after
before
The driver crashed into the house.
When?

4. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The cat fell asleep.
Why?

5. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
when
while
until
after
before
The cat fell asleep.
When?

6. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The mice needed a torch.
Why?

7. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
when
while
until
after
before
The mice needed a torch.
When?

8. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The boys built an enormous snowman.
Why?

9. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
when
while
until
after
before
The boys built an enormous snowman.
When?

10. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The hunter was looking for deer.
Why?

11. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
when
while
until
after
before
The hunter was looking for deer.
When?

12. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The elephant tried to stand still.
Why?

13. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
when
while
until
after
before
The elephant tried to stand still.
When?

14. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
King kitten prayed for someone to
come home.
Why?

15. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
when
while
until
after
before
King kitten prayed for someone to
come home.
When?

16. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
Super squirrel decided it was time for action.
Why?

17. Use one of the connectives in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
when
while
until
after
before
Super squirrel decided it was time for action.
When?