Here are complex sentences using connectives from the box to expand on the simple sentences provided: Because the driver was distracted, they crashed into the house. When night fell, the driver crashed into the house. Since the cat was tired, it fell asleep. While the sun was setting, the cat fell asleep. If the mice wanted to see in the dark, they needed a torch. Before going underground, the mice needed a torch. So the boys would have fun, they built an enormous snowman. While the snow was falling, the boys built an enormous snowman. If the hunter hoped to find deer, he was looking for deer. Before

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.
because
if
therefore
so
in order to
The driver crashed into the house.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
connective at the beginning?
since

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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