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

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

sinceThe driver crashed into the house.

Why?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

when

while

until

after

before

The driver crashed into the house.

When?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

because

if

therefore

so

in order to

sinceThe cat fell asleep.

Why?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

when

while

until

after

before

The cat fell asleep.

When?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

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if

therefore

so

in order to

sinceThe mice needed a torch.

Why?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

when

while

until

after

before

The mice needed a torch.

When?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

because

if

therefore

so

in order to

sinceThe boys built an enormous snowman.

Why?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

when

while

until

after

before

The boys built an enormous snowman.

When?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

because

if

therefore

so

in order to

sinceThe hunter was looking for deer.

Why?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

when

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until

after

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The hunter was looking for deer.

When?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

because

if

therefore

so

in order to

sinceThe elephant tried to stand still.

Why?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

when

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after

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The elephant tried to stand still.

When?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

because

if

therefore

so

in order to

sinceKing kitten prayed for someone to

come home.

Why?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

when

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until

after

before

King kitten prayed for someone to come home.

When?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

because

if

therefore

so

in order to

sinceSuper squirrel decided it was time for action.

Why?

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Can you make a complex sentence with a connective at the beginning?

when

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until

after

before

Super squirrel decided it was time for action.

When?