This document provides instruction on identifying the correct conjunction to use in compound sentences. It defines conjunctions as words that connect words or groups of words and lists some common conjunctions: and, or, but, so. It explains that "and" is used to join words or phrases, "but" is used when things are in conflict or opposites, and "so" is used when one thing is the result of another. "Or" is used to express a choice between options. The objective is to identify the correct conjunction for 4 sentences on an exit ticket.

1. Coordinating Conjunctions Objective: I will be able to identify the correct conjunction for 4 sentences on an exit ticket.

2. Compound Sentences A compound sentence consist of two simple sentences. You will use a conjunction to join the two sentences.

3. A conjunction is a word that connects words or groups of words to each other. Here are some common conjunctions: and or but so

4. When you want to join words (subjects or verbs) or phrases together, use the conjunction and. Lisa and Miguel are coming with us. Mary hopped and skipped all the way to school. Sam went to the store, and bought new shoes.

5. When a sentence has two things that are in conflict or that are opposites, use the conjunction but. We have a lot in common, but we do not like the same kind of music. I looked everywhere, but I could not find my pink sweater.

6. When one thing is the result of another, use the conjunction so . Uncle Kevin is coming to visit, so I have to get home early. Andrew lives across the street, so we go to the same school.

7. When there is a choice between two or more options, use the conjunction or. We can go to the movies or to the mall. Mrs. Schmidt or Mr. Eller will go with the class to P.E.

8. Objective: I will be able to identify the correct conjunction for 4 sentences on an exit ticket.

9. Vote with Your Feet Students will decided the correct answer and then move to that corner. Be prepared to explain the reason for your choice.

10. It is raining, ____ Megan will use her umbrella. A. but B. so C. or D. and

11. Seth _____ David are both playing the trumpet in the winter program. A. but B. so C. or D. and

12. Alli will either paint her room pink _____ purple. A. but B. so C. or D. and

13. Practice Caleb wanted to go ride his bike with his friends, _____ his homework was not finished. A. but B. so C. or D. and

14. Practice Ruben went to Disneyland, _____ he had the best time ever. A. but B. so C. or D. and

15. Exit Ticket

16. Close Today I learned that the conjunction _____ is used when you _______________.