Grammar Skills 5 th Grade ELA Mrs. J. Washington Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

This week’s skills: Part 1: Coordinating ConjunctionsCoordinating Conjunctions Part 2: Subordinating ConjunctionsSubordinating Conjunctions Part 3: Correlative ConjunctionsCorrelative Conjunctions Part 4: Sentence Types ReviewSentence Types Review Part 5: IdeasIdeas Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Part 1: Coordinating Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

A conjunction is a joining word used in a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

All of these words are conjunctions: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott for than before if or while wherever even though whether since then and nor so yet because although unless where until but

There are 3 main types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions subordinating conjunctions correlative conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Today, we are going to study coordinating conjunctions. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects other words or groups of words in a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The most common coordinating conjunctions are the words: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott andbutor

AND Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The coordinating conjunction, and, joins things together. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

My favorite snacks are crackers and cheese.

Lisa and Tom are in the same class.

We went to the mall, and we shopped at Macy’s. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

BUT Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The coordinating conjunction, but, shows contrast. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Dave likes to read, but he doesn’t like math. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The kids were late to school, but they remembered to do their homework. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

OR Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The coordinating conjunction, or, shows choice. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

You can have a packed lunch or a school lunch. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

We can go biking, or we can go for a hike.

Part 2: Subordinating Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

A conjunction is a joining word used in a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Today, we are going to study subordinating conjunctions. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

A subordinating conjunction is used to express a relationship. One part of the sentence depends on the other part to make sense. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Common subordinating conjunctions include: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott if because after whenuntil although where unless

Practice: Find the Subordinate Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

If I lived in New York City, I would play in the park a lot. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Notice one part depends on the other.

I liked New York City because I went to the Statue of Liberty. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Notice one part depends on the other.

After I blew out my birthday candles, we ate some cake. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Notice one part depends on the other.

Part 3: Correlative Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Today, we are going to study correlative conjunctions. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs to join parts of a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Common correlative conjunctions include: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott both…and whether…or not only…but also either…or neither...nor

Practice: Find the Correlative Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

We have seen both the Missouri River and the Big Sioux river. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Either you or I will be the leader on the trail. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The sick rhinoceros would neither eat nor drink. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

Not only my father but also my brother played rugby. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

I don’t know whether to do the chores now or when I get back from practice. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott