1. Dependent Clause
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2. What do you Notice?
“If I hadn’t gone outside, I don’t know if I would have heard the scream.” - Maggie Stiefvater, Shiver “When Cole returned to the fire, he sat down.” - Ben Mikaelsen, Touching Spirit Bear “As if a magician’s wand had touched him, the garland of roses transformed him into a vision of Oriental beauty.” - Kate Chopin, The Awakening
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3. Invitation to Imitate
When I returned to the fire, I shared a scary story.
As if a magician’s wand had touched me, I instantly lost my fear of speaking before a group.
If I hadn’t gone outside, I never would have noticed the irises blooming.
- Anonymous Classroom Teacher
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4. Invitation to Imitate Your turn…
When I returned to the fire, _____________. As if a magician’s wand had touched me, _____________. If I hadn’t gone outside, _____________.
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5. Invitation to Revise Write at least three sentences using any of the
following phrases to begin each sentence:
As the day ended,
Although I tried to hurry,
After the game was over,
While we ate dinner,
When the bell rang,
Unless the rain stops,
Because the grass is so tall,
Before you go to bed,
If you want to go to the movies,
Since the dog ran away,
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6. Invitation to Edit
If I hadn’t gone outside, I don’t know if I would have heard the scream.
If I hadn’t gone outside. I don’t know if I would have heard the scream.
If I hadn’t gone outside, I don’t know if I would hear the scream.
If I hadn’t gone outside, I don’t know if we would have heard the scream.
If I hadn’t gone outside, I don’t know if I would have herd the scream.
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7. Invitation to Write
Directions: Write a short passage that includes at least one sentence with a dependent clause that begins with any of the following words: As
Although
After
While
When
Unless
Because
Before If
Since
Grade 9 | Minilesson: Dependent Clause