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 conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The driver crashed into the house.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

when
while
until
after
before

The driver crashed into the house.

When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The cat fell asleep.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

when
while
until
after
before

The cat fell asleep.

When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The mice needed a torch.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

when
while
until
after
before

The mice needed a torch.

When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The boys built an enormous snowman.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

when
while
until
after
before

The boys built an enormous snowman.

When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The hunter was looking for deer.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

when
while
until
after
before

The hunter was looking for deer.

When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
The elephant tried to stand still.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

when
while
until
after
before

The elephant tried to stand still.

When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
King kitten prayed for someone to
come home.
Why?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

when
while
until
after
before

King kitten prayed for someone to

come home.
When?
Can you make a complex sentence with a
conjunction at the beginning?
 Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

because
if
therefore
so
in order to
since
Super squirrel decided it was time for action.
Why?

Can you make a complex sentence with a

conjunction at the beginning?
 Use one of the conjunctions in the box to change this
short, simple sentence to a longer complex sentence.

when
while
until
after
before

Super squirrel decided it was time for action.

When?

Can you make a complex sentence with a

conjunction at the beginning?