Compound Sentences and Complex Sentences

Grade 1045 min

Learning Objective

I can write varied and sophisticated sentences by effectively combining independent and dependent clauses in compound and complex sentences.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Punctuation in Compound Sentences (Using Commas, Semicolons, and Colons)

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence: I wanted to buy the new video game however I didn't have enough money. Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence: She loves to read novels her favorite author is Jane Austen. Add the correct punctuation to the following sentence: The dog barked loudly so the mail carrier dropped the package.

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