Complex and Compound Sentences

Grade 645 min

aligned to Students Will Demonstrate Understanding Of Sentence Structure By Composing Compound And Complex Sentences That Include Appropriate Use Of Coordinating And Subordinating Conjunctions, And Accurate Punctuation.

Learning Objective

I can create different kinds of sentences (compound and complex) using conjunctions and correct punctuation.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Transformation of Sentences: Compound to Complex | EasyTeaching

Unknown Channel

Practice

14 min

6 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œRewrite the following compound sentence as a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction: "The team practiced hard, but they still lost the game." Rewrite the following compound sentence as a complex sentence using a subordinating conjunction: "The chef added salt, and the soup tasted better." ”

Teacher Guide

Get the complete package:

  • Answer keys for all questions
  • Differentiation strategies
  • Extension activities
  • Printable student handouts