1. Conjunctions
Bellwork

2. English Bellwork- Tuesday, September 5
Directions: Copy all of this info on your own paper.
1. Conjunction: a word that connects together a phrase or clause in a sentence,
2. Examples of coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
3. Rule: Pair conjunction with a comma if linking together independent clauses

3. Book Check Today! Wednesday, September 6
Directions: Write out the two sentences. Then answer the question.
1. The birthday party was a big surprise, yet Susie wasn’t completely shocked.
2. Susie received a new puppy for her birthday, and the puppy's name was Patches.
What do these sentences with coordinating conjunctions ALSO share?

4. Book Check Today! Thursday, September 7
Directions: Write out the example sentence and then answer the question.
1. The wind blew during the storm on Saturday, so there were leaves and debris on the ground.
What is the difference in how the two conjunctions are used in the above sentence?

5. Friday, September 8
Directions: Write out. Insert conjunctions into these run-on sentences.
1. Jeffrey had never seen as much skill as the juggler displayed he easily juggled four batons, three balls, and two rings!
2. Megan and Julio are amateur detectives they want to solve local crime mysteries.
3. Megan would like to have a mystery book club she wants Julio to join her.