review of subjects and predicates underline the simple subject once. circle the simple predicate. 1....
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Review of Subjects and PredicatesUnderline the simple subject once.
Circle the simple predicate.
1. The class is happy.
2. South Tucson spent $30,000 on a 1992 recount of 1990 Census figures.
3. We cared for the sick puppy on the farm in New Jersey.
Review of Subjects and PredicatesUnderline the complete subject once.
Circle the complete predicate.
1. The class is happy.
2. South Tucson spent $30,000 on a 1992 recount of 1990 Census figures.
3. We cared for the sick puppy on the farm in New Jersey.
Nathan & Maxwell Teach Sentences
GoalNovember 30, 2015
You will be able to use simple, compound,
and complex sentences in your informational
piece.
Simple SentencesIndependent Clause --- Max
Max is an independent
boy. He can manage on his own!
Independent (Max) Clause
• Just like Max, an independent clause can survive on its own.
• It is a complete sentence.
• Subject + Verb
Examples of Independent (Max) Clauses/Simple Sentences
• Max and Nathan like to go to school.
• Max loves the to color.
• Max can open doors easily.
Compound Sentence
Sentence, F.a.n.b.o.y.s Sentence.
Mrs. Vollman adores school, so she makes the most of her time there.
For
And
Nor
But
Or
Yet
So,
Dependent Clauses (Max)
Nathan is a little upset
when he is on his
own. Without
Max by his side,
he is bored.
He is DEPENDENTDEPENDENT
on Max.
Dependent (Nathan) Clauses
Just like Nathan, a dependent clause cannot survive by itself. It does not express a complete thought.
IT IS NOT A SENTENCE.
Examples of Dependent (Nathan) Clauses
Until the next time I see him,
When I ran to the brick house,
Although I want to get an A in writing,
•Dependent clauses also begin with signal words.
•These are “AAAWWUBBIS” words because they signal the beginning of a Nathan clause.
The “AAAWWUBBIS” Words
“AAAWWUBBIS” are also known
as subordinating conjunctions.
Max, help me!
Common Dependent Clause “AAAWWUBBIS”
AfterAlthoughAsWhenWhileUntilBecauseBeforeIfSince
A Rule To Know!
A dependent clause (Nathan) must must have an independent clause (Max) by it to be a complete sentence.
Help, Max! I’m tipping over!
Complex Sentences
Nathan (D.C.), + Max (I.C.)
Until Nathan sees Max, he will call for his brother.
Max (I.C.) + Nathan (D.C.)
Nathan will call for his brother until he sees Max.
The Three Types of Sentences
1. Simple Sentences (“Max”)
• Jaden is a fantastic student.
2. Compound Sentences (“Max, + FANBOYS +Max”)
• Angela went shopping, so she spend a lot of her allowance.
3. Complex (“Nathan, + Max OR Max + Nathan”)– Until Nathan sees Max, he will call for his brother.– Nathan will call for his brother until he sees Max.
So…Let’s make Complex
Sentences.
Examples of Complex SentenceAAAWWUBBIS + Nathan, + Max.
• Until Lisa goes to college, she will have to live with her parents.
• When the grass turns green, Mr. Vollman will have to mow the lawn.
• After Uncle Ryan passes third grade, there will be a huge celebration.
• Create your own!
Examples of Complex SentenceMax + Nathan. (NO COMMA)
• Lisa will have to live with her parents until she goes to college.
• Mr. Vollman will have to mow the lawn when the grass turns green.
• There will be a huge celebration when Uncle Ryan passes third grade.
• Create your own!
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
• Brennan and Matthew went to the mall last weekend to buy Mrs. Vollman a cupcake.– simple
• They invited Walker, but he could not go with them.– Compound
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
• Hurricanes are destructive.– simple
• Although hurricanes are destructive, people manage to survive the storm.– Complex
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
• The weekends are great!– simple
• It was raining, so we did the hokey pokey inside today.– Compound
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
• I see Mrs. Williams before I see Mr. Radcliff in the morning.– Complex
• If you work hard, you will be successful in life.– Complex
GoalGoal: Stalk sentences and mark : Stalk sentences and mark them with post-it notes.them with post-it notes.
• Discover three simple sentences.
• Discover two compound sentences, or add one compound sentence yourself.
• Discover two complex sentences, or add one complex sentence.– Refer to your notes and examples on board.