Sentence ELA Workshop: Compound , Complex, Compound-Complex, & Clauses
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Join this writing enhancement class to progress from basic sentences to developing a comprehensive understanding of sentence elements, structure, and types. Participants will master the art of using coordinating and subordinating conjunctions to merge independent and dependent clauses, thus creating compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences effortlessly. Interactive notebook pages provided in each lesson serve as valuable tools for learners to visualize and refer back to the combining...
7 lessons//7 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 14 Types of SentencesThis lesson reviews the 4 types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamative). Learners will learn the punctation that goes with each type of sentence. Learners will create an interactive notebook page and play games to test their knowledge of the 4 different types.Week 2Lesson 2Parts of Sentences (Subject & Predicate)This lesson reviews the two parts of sentences (subject & predicate). Learners will learn how to identify subjects and predicates in sentences. Learners will create an interactive notebook page and play games to test their knowledge of subjects and predicates.Week 3Lesson 3Simple Sentences & Sentence RulesThis lesson covers simple sentences and sentences rules. Learners will create an interactive notebook page and play games to identify sentences that meet all of the rules.Week 4Lesson 4Independent and Dependent ClausesThis lesson covers independent and dependent clauses. Learners will be able to identify independent and dependent clauses. This lesson will help learners better understand the following lessons. Learners will create an interactive notebook page and play games to identify independent and dependent clauses.Week 5Lesson 5Compound SentencesLearners will put together independent clauses to create compound sentences. Learners will practice using coordinating conjunctions to combine clauses. Learners will create an interactive notebook page and play games to practice putting independent clauses together with conjunctions.Week 6Lesson 6Complex SentencesLearners will put together an independent clause and dependent clause to create complex sentences. Learners will practice using subordinating conjunctions to combine clauses. Learners will create an interactive notebook page and play games to practice creating complex sentences.Week 7Lesson 7Compound-Complex SentencesLearners will practice combining independent clauses and compound sentences to create compound-complex sentences. Learners will practice using subordinating conjunction to combine clauses. Learners will create an interactive notebook page and play games to practice creating compound-complex sentences.
I am a certified teacher in the state of Virginia with over 17 years of teaching experience.
Homework Offered
Learners will be provided with links to Blooket, Kahoot, and Nearpod games that continue to practice skills.Assessments Offered
Learners will be provided with a Kahoot game to assess their knowledge. Learners will have the opportunity to use the game as a grade.Grades Offered
Optional grades will be offered through Kahoot. Learners who wish to receive a grade, must indicate on the assessment post. Grades will be posted on Friday.
Blank notebook (composition notebooks work best) Glue Access to a printer Something to write with Optional materials: Colorful Pencils Stickers Colored pens, markers, or pencils
Parent guidance is required due to the use of Kahoot and Nearpod.
Hello families! My name Heidi and I love learning. I have a passion to help and guide others to find joy in learning. With over 17 years teaching experience at all levels (Prek-12), my goal for every class is to bring the fun from the classroom...
Self-Paced Class
$8
weekly or $50 for all content7 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 23 learners
Ages: 9-14