Joining Sentences with Commas
9th GradeELA15 min
aligned to Pearson Myperspectives
Learning Objective
I can combine independent clauses using a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
Lesson Flow
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Comma story - Terisa Folaron
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The acronym FANBOYS can help you remember the coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
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Subordinates connect two unequal things, specifically dependent and independent clauses.
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When a sentence begins with a subordinate, a comma is placed directly after the first complete thought.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Combine the following independent clauses into one sentence using a comma and a coordinating conjunction: 'She loves to read books. Her brother prefers to watch movies.'”
Teacher Guide
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