Types of Sentences (Further understanding simple, compound, and compound complex sentences) Mr. Roe 6 th Grade ELA September 24 th, 2012

Four Types of Sentences Simple Simple Compound Compound Complex Complex Compound-Complex Compound-Complex

Four Categories of Sentences Declarative Declarative Interrogative Interrogative Imperative Imperative Exclamatory Exclamatory

Simple Sentence Consists of one main clause, without a coordinating or subordinating conjunction Consists of one main clause, without a coordinating or subordinating conjunction Example: Mr. Roe and his sister went to the store.

Multiple Subjects and Verbs Remember, a simple sentence can have multiple subject and/or multiple verbs. Having multiple subjects and/or verbs does not make a sentence complex. Remember, a simple sentence can have multiple subject and/or multiple verbs. Having multiple subjects and/or verbs does not make a sentence complex. Example: Ben and Elijah like to play together. Example: Alexis likes to catch and eat fish.

All About Independent Clauses If you can understand that a simple sentence contains one independent clause (can stand alone), then you will understand this concept better. If you can understand that a simple sentence contains one independent clause (can stand alone), then you will understand this concept better. Example: The wild beast, the scary and hairy one, stood next to the house, howling at the moon.

Subject (s)? Verb (s)? Prepositional Phrase? Does is express a complete thought? Is it an independent clause? Just because it looks long doesn ’ t mean it cannot be a simple sentence.

Classroom Activity Sing a Simple Sentence! Sing a Simple Sentence!

Compound Sentence Contains multiple main clauses (independent clauses) which are linked by coordinating conjunctions Contains multiple main clauses (independent clauses) which are linked by coordinating conjunctions Example: Mr. Roe and his sister went to the store, and they bought a lot of fruit. Can this be broken down into two simple sentences? Are those two sentences separated by a coordinating conjunction (one of our FANBOYS)?

Complex Sentences Contains one main clause (independent clause) with one or more dependent clauses Contains one main clause (independent clause) with one or more dependent clauses Example: When Mr. Roe and his sister went to the store, they bought a lot of fruit.

Example of Dependant Clauses Because you and I need to study. Because you and I need to study. Although we got an A on the test. Although we got an A on the test. In addition to our ELA and P.E. classes. In addition to our ELA and P.E. classes. Partner Check: Can you think of some dependant clauses?

Subordinating Conjunctions after after although although as as because because before before even though even though if if since since though though unless unless until until when when whenever whenever whereas whereas wherever wherever while while

Complex Sentences Usually Begin With Subordinating Conjunctions (but not always). If a sentence begins with a dependant clause, then the sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction If a sentence begins with a dependant clause, then the sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction Example: Example: Although I like cake, I decided never to eat cake again. Although I like cake, I decided never to eat cake again. Partner Check: What makes this a complex sentence?

Complex Sentence Written with Independent First, then Dependant. Example: Example: Although I like cake, I decided never to eat cake again. Although I like cake, I decided never to eat cake again. Can I write this sentence with the dependent clause second? Can I write this sentence with the dependent clause second? Example: I decided never to eat cake again, although I like cake. (What do you notice about the use of commas? How about in the previous slide?)

Independent Work Complete the “ Simple Sentence ” handout Complete the “ Simple Sentence ” handout If you do not finish, you may take it home for homework, but it must be turned in by tomorrow ’ s class. If you do not finish, you may take it home for homework, but it must be turned in by tomorrow ’ s class. You will be receiving more handouts on compound and complex sentences throughout the week. The information in this slideshow will help you complete them if you get stuck.

Compound-Complex A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses, and one or more dependent clauses. A compound-complex sentence has two or more independent clauses, and one or more dependent clauses. Example: Although I enjoy playing football, I haven’t had time to play lately, and I have not thought about buying tickets to the Forty- Niners.

Four Types of Sentences SimpleCompoundComplexCompound Complex Independent Clause (1)(2) Or more (1) (2) Dependent Clause None (1) Or more (1) or more