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Warm-Up: How could you combine the following sentences? Announcements Tuesday, October 15th The library is closed all day, if you need a book get one form the shelf. Student Council meeting this Thursday before and after school. Teen Read Week spirit days posted on the agenda board -SSR 15 Minutes -Compound Sentences -The Spider Man Behind Spiderman -QR code Active Reading Warm-Up: How could you combine the following sentences? 1. Yesterday was a holiday. 2. I went to my friends house to spend the night.

Warm-Up Activity How could you combine these sentences? Yesterday was a holiday I went to my friends house to spend the night Yesterday was a holiday, so I went to my friend’s house to spend the night. Ohhh, I see what you did there.

C O M P O U N D S E N T E N C E S

(“complete sentence” + “complete sentence”) A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (“complete sentences”) joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. (“complete sentence” + “complete sentence”) I like pizza. + I like hamburgers. I like pizza , and I like hamburgers. coordinating conjunction

*A comma must go before the FANBOYS in a compound sentence. There are seven coordinating conjunctions used to join independent clauses in compound sentences: FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO a.k.a. “F A N B O Y S” *A comma must go before the FANBOYS in a compound sentence.

(coordinating conjunctions) A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (“complete sentences”) joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS. (coordinating conjunctions) I like pizza. + I like hamburgers. I like pizza, and I like hamburgers. Comma One of the FANBOYS

M o r e e x a m p l e s . . .

COMPOUND SENTENCE--Example 1: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO He wants to see the lion. + It is his favorite animal. He wants to see the lion , for it is his favorite animal. IMPORTANT: The word “for” works like the word “because” or “since” when used as one of the FANBOYS in a compound sentence.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 2: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO Jenny found ten Easter eggs. + Tommy found eleven. Jenny found ten Easter eggs , and Tommy found eleven.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 3: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO I don’t like broccoli. + I do not like peas. I don’t like broccoli , nor do I like peas. IMPORTANT: Note how the word order in the second part of the sentence changes slightly when using “nor” as one of the FANBOYS.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 4: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO I have many friends. + Chris is my best friend. I have many friends , but Chris is my best friend.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 5: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO Do you want to go to the park? + Would you rather go to the zoo? Do you want to go to the park , or would you rather go to the zoo?

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 6: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO Max wanted a circle-shaped cake. + Ann bought a square one. Max wanted a circle-shaped cake , yet Ann bought a square one.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 7: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO I studied for the test. + I know I will do well. I studied for the test , so I know I will do well.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 8: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO He grabbed his umbrella. + It was raining outside. He grabbed his umbrella , for it was raining outside. IMPORTANT: The word “for” works like the word “because” or “since” when used as one of the FANBOYS in a compound sentence.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 9: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO Billy has a high fever. + He also has a sore throat. Billy has a high fever , and he also has a sore throat.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 10: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO I am not afraid of spiders. + I am not afraid of snakes. I am not afraid of spiders , nor am I afraid of snakes. IMPORTANT: Note how the word order in the second part of the sentence changes slightly when using “nor” as one of the FANBOYS.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 11: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO I want to buy the toy. + I don’t have enough money. I want to buy the toy , but I don’t have enough money.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 12: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO You can play on the slide. + You can go on the swings. You can play on the slide , or you can go on the swings.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 13: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS) FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO My sister spilled the milk. + I was the one who was blamed. My sister spilled the milk , yet I was the one who was blamed.

COMPOUND SENTENCE—Example 14: “complete sentence” + “complete sentence” joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO I didn’t wake up on time. + I was late for work. I didn’t wake up on time , so I was late for work.

N o w i t ’ s Y O U R t u r n ! (GUIDED PRACTICE)

GUIDED PRACTICE #1 Choose the correct coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) to join these independent clauses. FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO The squirrel ran across the road. I had to swerve the car to avoid hitting it. His dog won first prize in the dog show. I think my dog should have won.

The squirrel ran across the road , and I had to swerve the car to avoid hitting it. His dog won first prize in the dog show , but I think my dog should have won. *(Note:These are suggested coordinating conjunctions. Other FANBOYS might also be suitable.)

We can have spaghetti for dinner. We can have roast beef. GUIDED PRACTICE #1 Choose the correct coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) to join these independent clauses. FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO We can have spaghetti for dinner. We can have roast beef. I baked a cake. It didn’t taste very good.

We can have spaghetti for dinner , or_ we can have roast beef. I baked a cake , but it didn’t taste very good. *(Note: These are suggested coordinating conjunctions. Other FANBOYS might also be suitable.)

It was raining hard. I went back into the house to get my umbrella. GUIDED PRACTICE #1 Choose the correct coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) to join these independent clauses. FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO It was raining hard. I went back into the house to get my umbrella. He was struggling to stay afloat. He didn’t know how to swim.

He was struggling to stay afloat , for he didn’t know how to swim. It was raining hard , so I went back into the house to get my umbrella. He was struggling to stay afloat , for he didn’t know how to swim. *(Note: These are suggested coordinating conjunctions. Other FANBOYS might also be suitable.)

GUIDED PRACTICE #2 Determine whether or not the sentences are compound sentences. (2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction) FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO Marty is my best friend, and we have lots of fun together. 2. I brought an apple for the teacher this morning. 3. I don’t know what I’m going to do about that yet. She likes all school subjects, but her favorite is math. ***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS. ***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses. ***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses. ***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS.

GUIDED PRACTICE #2 Determine whether or not the sentences are compound sentences. (2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction) FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO He will take a nap in the bedroom or on the couch. I spent all my money on toys, so I don’t have enough to buy candy. 3. He wants to lose weight, yet he refuses to exercise. 4. She hates chopping onions because it makes her cry. ***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses. ***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS. ***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS. ***The sentence does not have a coordinating conjunction. The word “because” is a SUBORDINATING conjunction, not a COORDINATING conjunction. It is NOT one of the FANBOYS.

GUIDED PRACTICE #2 Determine whether or not the sentences are compound sentences. (2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction) FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO I didn’t enjoy the hot weather, yet I got a nice tan. He reads mystery stories, for he likes the suspense. 3. I have to do a research report and make a diorama. 4. She doesn’t want to vacuum the carpet or help me mop the floor. ***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS. ***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS. ***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses. ***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses.

GUIDED PRACTICE #3 Add an independent clause after each of the FANBOYS below to create a compound sentence. I used to think he was honest, but_____________. He was making the dog angry, and____________. 3. They better not make a mess, or______________. 4. She didn’t hear me, for______________________.

GUIDED PRACTICE #3 Add an independent clause after each of the FANBOYS below to create a compound sentence. He practices his trumpet everyday, yet_________. She wanted to learn to dance, so______________. 3. I don’t like pizza, nor _______________________. 4. We watered the plant daily, but_______________.

R E V I E W A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (“complete sentences”) joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

There are seven coordinating conjunctions used to join independent clauses in compound sentences: FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO “F A N B O Y S” *A comma must go before the FANBOYS in the compound sentence

N o w g o w r i t e yo u r o w n c o m p o u n d s e n t e n c e s !

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