1. Simple and compound sentences
Grammar Starter
Simple and compound sentences
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

2. In the back of your exercise book...
Grammar Starter: Simple and compound sentences
Definitions:
Simple - A sentence which only has only one idea in it.
Compound – Two simple sentences joined together with a connective.
Examples:
Simple - He put on his coat. He walked to the door.
Compound - He put on his coat and walked to the door.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

3. Simple sentences
A simple sentence needs two things: a subject and a verb.
The subject does something in the sentence.
The actions are verbs.
My friend gave me a lift.
Find the subject and verb in these sentences:
1) The cat ate my tuna sandwich!
2) Kelly is writing in her diary.
3) Some students like to study in the mornings.
4) Alex played football.
5) The hamster ran in its wheel.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

4. Task time: create your own
Join these two simple sentences together to create one compound sentence.
Mrs Thomas wanted a bath. She’s had a hard day at work.
It is cold outside. We still went to town.
I love ice cream. My favourite flavour is raspberry ripple.
He bought two tickets. They were very expensive.
He sat down. He was tired.
Let’s eat dinner. I am very hungry.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

5. Task time: Examples These are some ideas that you could of put.
Mrs Thomas wanted a bath, because she’s had a hard day at work.
It is cold outside, but we still went to town.
I love ice cream, and my favourite flavour is raspberry ripple.
He bought two tickets, however they were very expensive.
He sat down, because he was tired.
Let’s eat dinner, as I am very hungry.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?