🔗 Part 1: Identifying Simple Sentences

Success Criteria: I can identify simple sentences and choose the best conjunctions to combine them.

1. Circle the conjunction that best combines these sentences:

The rain started. We went inside.

and

so

but

2. Circle the conjunction that best combines these sentences:

I studied hard. I passed the test.

because

although

so

3. Circle the conjunction that best combines these sentences:

The movie was long. It was very exciting.

and

but

because

4. Which conjunctions show CONTRAST (opposite ideas)? Tick all that apply:

but

and

although

however

✏️ Part 2: Combining Sentences

Success Criteria: I can write clear, complete sentences by combining simple sentences with appropriate conjunctions.

Helpful Conjunctions: and, but, so, because, although, when, while

5. Combine these two sentences using a conjunction:

The cat was hungry. It meowed loudly.

6. Combine these two sentences using a conjunction:

The weather was cold. We decided to go swimming.

7. Combine these two sentences using a conjunction:

Sarah finished her homework. She watched television.

8. Create your own example! Write two simple sentences, then combine them:

Simple sentence 1: ___________________________________

Simple sentence 2: ___________________________________

Combined sentence:

🎯 Part 3: Reflection

Success Criteria: I can explain why combining sentences improves my writing.

9. Complete this sentence:

Today I learned how to ________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

10. Why is it important to combine simple sentences in your writing?

11. Circle how you found combining sentences today:

Easy

Just right

Challenging

Combining Simple Sentences

Combining Simple Sentences

🔗 Part 1: Identifying Simple Sentences

✏️ Part 2: Combining Sentences

🎯 Part 3: Reflection

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