Lesson 33 Complex Sentences Complex Sentence = 1 ½ ideas, with a comma in between them Example = I separated the fighting gerbils, but not in time. Today we will learn to recognize and write our own complex sentences. 1 whole idea ½ idea

Complex Sentence Contains ONE idea, plus a fragment. My sister plays Barbies, by herself. There must be a comma to separate the 2 phrases

Complex Sentence We ate too many weenies at the beach, and got stomachaches.

Complex Sentence I love living in Redlands, even though it’s small.

Now you Try………. Write 5 complex sentences, which contain 1 ½ ideas each. You must use a comma to separate the independent clause from the subordinate clause. (= dependent clause) Example: My sister likes walking all the way to Gerrards, but not by herself

More Practice, Complex Write 5 complex sentences about your neighbors. Remember to include 1 independent clause + 1 subordinate clause. Example: My neighbor Leo always lets his dogs in our yard, which is rude

Open your textbook to pg 317 Do Exercises 25 all Exercise 26 all Exercise 27 all, turn page and do Exercise 31

Tonight’s Homework: Write 20 complex sentences (on any topic) Get started now

Common Assessments Scores Proficient = 75% % Basic = 50% % Below Basic = 0% %