SOW #3- COMPLEX SENTENCES Definition: A sentence that has an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses

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TERMS WE’LL NEED  Subject  Verb  Clause (group of words with a subject and a verb)  Independent-strong, stands alone  Dependent-(subordinate)-weak, needs support

SIMPLE SENTENCE A simple sentence has one independent clause and no dependent clauses:  The student yawned.

COMPOUND SENTENCE A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses that are usually joined by a coordinating conjunction:  Henry got a new job, so he has to move.  I have a lot of homework, but I am not going to have time to study tonight.

NOTICE: 1. As she crossed the river, a rumor of sunshine stood behind the clouds. Marcus Zusak, The Book Thief, p If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book. Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events, p I’m stuffing myself because I’ve never had food like this... Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, p When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had just two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home. S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders, p. 1

NOTICE: 1. As she crossed the river, a rumor of sunshine stood behind the clouds. Marcus Zusak, The Book Thief, p If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book. Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events, p I’m stuffing myself because I’ve never had food like this... Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, p When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had just two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home. S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders, p. 1

OBSERVE: A complex sentence has an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses (independent clauses are in italics). Note that introductory dependent clauses must be followed by commas: Since we got to the concert late, we had to make our way to our seats in the dark. We left class early so that we could attend a special lecture.  INDEPENDENT CLAUSE dependent clause (no comma) We left class early so that we could attend a special lecture.  Dependent clause, INDEPENDENT CLAUSE (comma) So that we could attend a special lecture, we left class early.

WRITE THESE DOWN AND THEN MEMORIZE ‘EM!

OBSERVE: compound sentences differ from complex sentences in one important way: In a compound sentence, both clauses have equal importance; in a complex sentence, the independent clause is more important.

IMITATE: *CIRCLE YOUR AAAWWUBIS WORDS 1. Write a complex sentence with the dependent clause first. 2. Write a complex sentence with the independent clause first. 3. Write a complex sentence about summer.

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KNEE-TO-KNEE: COMBINE AN INDEPENDENT CLAUSE WITH A DEPENDENT CLAUSE TO CREATE COMPLEX SENTENCES 1. Face your partner knee-to-knee 2. Take turns going first 3. Initially, the first partner will begin by saying an independent clause; the second partner must finish the sentence with a dependent clause to make a complex sentence. 4. Then, the first partner will begin by saying a dependent clause; the second partner must finish the sentence with an independent clause to make a complex sentence.

COMPLEX SENTENCE PRACTICE #1 Directions: Identify and label the independent and dependent clauses in the following sentences. 1. As I stop at their tables to watch, they turn to me with a vaguely irritated, embarrassed look. 2. Although I knew it was wrong, I had to do it. 3. When Cronus saw the six young gods rising against him, he knew that his hour had come and he surrendered his powers and fled. 4. When the machine reached the river, it banked into a turn. 5. As several of the guards reached under their dark uniforms and pulled out guns, I understood what that sound was.

ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER When we finish our business at the market, we go to the back door of the mayor’s house to sell half the strawberries. Your dad said he'd call if he was working overtime, and that's probably him. I ate the food; it gave me lots of energy.As you saw in the examples on the previous page, when machines transfer energy, energy conversions can often result.

ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER As the wind brushed through my hair, I felt at peace. As I walked away, I heard the girl ask. I kept looking for one of my own, but I could never find one." When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name.

ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER Even though the prince is trapped, we can still try to send help to fend off the white moon knights before night. Hoja was passing by a lake one day when he saw a large number of ducks swimming in it. Apparently, the family name had originally been “Pickleman” because they made pickles. This is the pulse-racing tale of an unlikely hero and the animal lurking within us all."

FIX THIS!  She gave back the iPhone, after adding songs to it

FIX THIS!  Latecomers are directed to the adjacent streets, where they can watch the event on screens as it's televised live by the state.

FIX THIS!  Jax didn't want to look down, because Evangeline wasn't there.

COMPLEX SENTENCE PRACTICE #1 Directions: Identify and label the independent and dependent clauses in the following sentences. 1. Mr. Daley was warm after he turned up the heat. 2. Although she teaches Science, Mrs. Caldwell has many other interests and talents. 3. When she was younger, Ms. Timko discovered her mad math skills. 4. Ms. Iatarola became the new English teacher when Mrs. Frederick had a baby. 5. Mrs. Christein ate 27 Starburst candies because she was hungry.

COMPLEX SENTENCE PRACTICE #2 Directions: Write an independent or dependent clause to make a complex sentence. 1. Because pancakes are delicious __________________________________________. 2. Mandy sprained her ankle ________________________________________________. 3. Although baby mountain lions are cute ____________________________________. 4. Before you eat that _______________________________________________________. 5. My sweater feels itchy _____________________________________________________.

COMPLEX SENTENCE STORIES Directions: Write an story using all complex sentences. Each table member will write one clause before passing the story to the person next to him/her.