1. Wednesday Homework: memorize subordinating conjunctions(by Monday)
Today, we have “Independent/dependent clauses” notes--you should know most of this already!(keep in “keepers”)

2. A sentence or independent clause is like a bicycle…
The verb/ predicate is the other wheel.
It must have a subject! The subject is one wheel.
These two parts connect to form a complete thought or
stable structure  a sentence! If you only have one part, you cannot ride!

3. Everyday in language arts extends our capacity to communicate.
Example Sentence:
Every day in language arts extends our capacity to communicate.
Everyday in language arts
extends our capacity to communicate.

4. Although I enjoy jogging
Dependent clause
A dependent clause also has a subject and verb, BUT it does NOT make a complete thought.
Example:
Although I enjoy jogging

5. Dependent clause
Dependent clauses begin with subordinating conjunctions or a relative pronouns Highlight or underline begins with a subordinating conjunction

6. (Yes, cross out the single ‘a’ on handout) Example:
What is a Phrase?
A phrase is a group of words that is missing a subject, a verb, or both or all
(Yes, cross out the single ‘a’ on handout)
Example:
into the light(prepositional phrase)

7. Recognize dependent/subordinating clauses
How do you know the subordinating conjunctions?
You learn them.
Homework: start memorizing this set of subordinating conjunctions!

8. Begins with a Subordinating Conjunction (AAAWWWWUUBBIS-T)
Dep. Clause=Fragments
Subordinate Clause
Begins with a Subordinating Conjunction (AAAWWWWUUBBIS-T)
Why? The Thought is incomplete
After we go to the game…
Before you come over my house…

9. AAAWWWWUUBBIS-T

10. Although After As
While When Whenever Wherever
Until Unless
Before Because
If Since Though

11. GRAMMAR NINJAS They may be a subordinating conjunction or preposition
After As
Until
Before
Since

12. Wednesday Homework: memorize subordinating conjunctions
Independent/dependent clauses notes today(keep in “keepers”)