1. Unit 1, Lesson 4.notebook August 23, 2012
August 23, 2012 Agenda
• Spelling & Vocabulary
> Unit 1 Spelling Post Test
> Unit 1 Vocabulary Pre­Test
• Grammar
> Chapter 1, Lesson 4: Combining Sentences
> pg. 77 #1­10, #21­25
• Literature
> The Jacket
– Finish Pre­Write
– Begin Story Map Homework
• None
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2. Unit 1, Lesson 4.notebook August 23, 2012
Lesson 4: Combining Sentences: Compound Sentences
simple sentence: expresses one complete thought
compound sentence: contains two simple sentences joined
by a comma and the word and, but, or or
conjunction : joins words or groups of words
ex. and but or
Conjunction Junction
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Our town has a parade.
The county puts on a fireworks
display.
The mayor makes a speech.
The fire chief does not.
We can eat pizza.
We can eat hamburgers.
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4. Unit 1, Lesson 4.notebook August 23, 2012
Label each sentence S (Simple) or C (Compound).
1. Americans have holidays, and we honor important
people.
2. Some celebrate Fourth of July with picnics, but others
watch parades.
3. We watch fireworks, and we go to the park.
4. The fireworks are bright and colorful.
5. We can play games, or we can watch the parade.
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5. Attachments
Conjunction Junction