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The Rule:
Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction to join two independent clauses. An independent clause is a complete sentence. You may also join two independent clauses that relate with a semi-colon (;) .
Independent Clause: a complete sentence/subject + predicate
Compound = IC, FANBOYS ic.
IC ; ic.
Coordinating Conjunctions: FANBOYS!
F: for
A: and
N: nor
B: but
O: or
Y: yet
S: so
›For, so : shows a cause-effect relationship
›And : Joins things or ideas that are alike or similar, implies a continuation of thought.
›But, yet: shows a contrasting relationship
Or: indicates a choice between things or ideas
Nor: continues a negative thought
Independent Clause: a complete sentence/subject + predicate
Compound = IC, FANBOYS ic.
IC ; ic.
Coordinating Conjunctions: FANBOYS!
F: for
A: and
N: nor
B: but
O: or
Y: yet
S: so
›For, so : shows a cause-effect relationship
›And : Joins things or ideas that are alike or similar, implies a continuation of thought.
›But, yet: shows a contrasting relationship
Or: indicates a choice between things or ideas
Nor: continues a negative thought
Examples:
* You can pick your friends, but you’re stuck with your family. (p.1)
- Jeff Foxworthy, You Might Be a Redneck If…
* Every day was a happy day, and every night was peaceful. (p.11)
– E.B White, Charlotte’s Web
* Albert shouldn’t have gone in the water; I told him not to go in.
- Miss Lehman :)
* We joined the Boy Scouts; Dad joined the Boy Scouts. We became junior volunteer fireman; Dad became junior volunteer fireman. (p.126)
-David Rice, Give the Pig a Change and Other Stories
Non Examples
I hated the way the water tasted like sand and salt so I didn’t let another drop get in my mouth.
( The comma between salt and so is missing.)
I got my report card signed, I didn’t bring it.
( The comma alone cannot join two sentences. You need to add a coordinating conjunction after the comma or replace the comma with a semicolon. Semicolon = ; )
After it rained, and I went to yoga class.
( We have a comma, a coordinating conjunction, and a complete idea to the right of the "and", but the first part of the sentence is a fragment. You must have a complete sentence on either side of the comma and coordinate conjunction to create a compound sentence.)
While I was sleeping; I kicked off my comforter.
( In order to use a semicolon, there must be a complete idea/sentence on either side of it. "While I was sleeping" is a fragment, so as is it is not a complete sentence. If you take out the "While", the sentence will be compound.)
( The comma between salt and so is missing.)
I got my report card signed, I didn’t bring it.
( The comma alone cannot join two sentences. You need to add a coordinating conjunction after the comma or replace the comma with a semicolon. Semicolon = ; )
After it rained, and I went to yoga class.
( We have a comma, a coordinating conjunction, and a complete idea to the right of the "and", but the first part of the sentence is a fragment. You must have a complete sentence on either side of the comma and coordinate conjunction to create a compound sentence.)
While I was sleeping; I kicked off my comforter.
( In order to use a semicolon, there must be a complete idea/sentence on either side of it. "While I was sleeping" is a fragment, so as is it is not a complete sentence. If you take out the "While", the sentence will be compound.)
12/1-Sentence Combining with Simple Sentences
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Compound Sentence video-includes challenge skill of complex sentences:
http://www.shmoop.com/video/compound-sentences-vs-complex-sentences
Challenge: Create your own instructional video that tells students about compound sentences. You could talk about the parts, show examples, add graphics, and be as creative as you want. Students could use these videos to study if they are polished. :)
How to Use a Semi-colon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th-zyfvwDdI&index=6&list=PLJicmE8fK0Eib5y-bh4RVFvg492OIwpg8
Longterm Assignment: Complete by December 16th.
*Use compound sentences from your independent reading book to explain how authors use the compound sentence grammar rule to introduce more sentence variety.
To be clearly understood, please make sure that you...
1. Identify the independent clauses and the comma and conjunction or semicolon that connects each clause in your examples.
2. Use 4-5 examples from the text
3. Use any of the following tools to show your classmates this skill:
Book Creator iMovie Slides Keynote Padlet Kahoot
Complete by December 16th.
*Use compound sentences from your independent reading book to explain how authors use the compound sentence grammar rule to introduce more sentence variety.
To be clearly understood, please make sure that you...
1. Identify the independent clauses and the comma and conjunction or semicolon that connects each clause in your examples.
2. Use 4-5 examples from the text
3. Use any of the following tools to show your classmates this skill:
Book Creator iMovie Slides Keynote Padlet Kahoot
Complete by December 16th.