1. Sentence Structures: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

2. What is sentence structure anyway?
The structure of a sentence refers to:
The kinds and # of clauses a sentence has.

3. What is a clause again? Group of words with a subject & verb
May or may not have a complete thought

4. When will a clause have a complete thought?
Ask Webbie!
That’s right…if it’s i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t!
So… an independent clause has what 3 things?
Subject
Verb
Complete Thought

5. When will a clause not have a complete thought?
If it’s Dependent!
What kinds of words introduce dependent clauses again?
Subordinating Conjunctions: if, when, because, since,
Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose
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6. Simple Sentence Definition: 1 Independent Clause Example:
It’s so easy, it’s a piece of cake!
Simple Sentence Definition:
1 Independent Clause
Example:
I like to play softball.
“It’s a cakewalk!!!”
“Hey, that’s a simple sentence too!!!”

7. Think of a compound word…basketball!
Compound Sentence Definition:
2 (or more) Independent Clauses
Example: I went to the game early, but I forgot my wallet.
1 Independent
+ 1 Independent
= 2 Independent Clauses!
Think of a compound word…basketball!

8. What part of speech combines things? Conjunctions!
This is how you will combine clauses & sentences together!

9. What are 3 ways to combine/punctuate sentences?
Comma + Conjunction
Semicolon
Period + Capital Letter

10. WITH A PARTNER, MAKE A CHART OF 2 THINGS:
1.Times when Simple Sentences would be effective
2. Times when Compound Sentences would be effective
Effective Times for Simple Sentences
Effective Times for Compound Sentences:

11. Effective Times for Simple Sentences
Friendly letter
Short answer test
Directions
Posters
Dictionary
Math Book
Labels
Tags
Captions
Comics
Menus
Brochures
Poetry
Certificates
Texting
Clothing
Google Search
FaceBook, Twitter
PowerPoint Presentations
Billboards
Recipes
Prayers
Translating languages, talking to babies or pets
Police Officer reading rights
Commands
Cheers/Pep Talks
Drive Thru Window
Effective Times for Compound Sentences:
Essays
Journals
Books
Magazines
Newspaper
Business letter
Resume
Scholarly Journal/Article
Syllabus
Summary
Stories
Play
Speech

12. What does a variation of sentence structure create for us?
What would it be like if all sentences were structured the same? What if we had all simple sentences?

13. If All Sentences Were Structured the Same… Writing would be:
boring, choppy, lack feeling and emphasis
Varied Sentence Structure Creates:
Flow
Excitement
Change of pace
Emphasis
Shows unity….allows us to tie ideas together and see a relationship

14. She made her debut playing in a movie.
Combine These Simple Sentences by Using Conjunctions! Use at least 1 subordinating conjunction and various FANBOYS! (May use same partner to do this!)
Rihanna’s charity work and thriving career kept her plenty busy.
She would also like to spread her wings in other areas.
She made her debut playing in a movie.
She plans on taking acting lessons.
She can do even more acting.

15. Optional Answer:
Although Rihanna’s charity work and thriving career keep her plenty busy, she would also like to spread her wings in other areas. She made her debut playing in a movie, and plans on taking acting lessons, so she can do even more acting.

16. REVIEW! *What is a Simple Sentence? *What is an Independent Clause?
*What is a Compound Sentence?

17. What’s the subordinating conjunction in the dependent clause?
Complex Sentences
Definition: 1 independent clause + 1 dependent clause (at least)
Example: When I go home from school, (Dep) I like to ride my four wheeler. (Ind)
1 + 1… 1 of each!
What’s the subordinating conjunction in the dependent clause?
When

18. Compound -Complex Sentences
Definition: 2 independent clauses (at least) + 1 dependent clause (at least)
Example: I enjoy listening to music, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me money for my birthday.
What is 1 Ind. Clause you see?
What is the 2nd Ind. Clause you see?
What is the Dep. Clause you see?

19. Compound -Complex Sentences
Continued…
Example: I enjoy listening to music, and I just bought a new CD since my grandma gave me money for my birthday.
What specifically is connecting the 2 Ind. Clauses?
Comma & the Coordinating Conjunction “and”…Remember, it’s a FANBOY!
What specifically is introducing the Dep. Clause?
The Subordinating Conjunction since

20. Let’s Try Some! Tell what type of sentence structure each sentence is.
1. People who are dressing up for Halloween begin by deciding their character.
Structure?
Complex
People begin by deciding their character
Independent clause?
who are dressing up for Halloween
Dependent clause?

21. Gatherings are frequent
2. In October, like a lot of other months, gatherings are frequent.
Structure?
Simple
Independent clause?
Gatherings are frequent
Notice…no conjunction!

22. 3. One of the most common problems that trick-or-treaters face is cavities; another is being cold.
Structure?
Compound-Complex
Independent clause #1 ?
One of the most common problems is cavities
Dependent clause?
that trick-or-treaters face
Independent clause #2 ?
another is being cold

23. You should always be careful
4. As a rule, Halloween can be fun, but you should always be careful.
Structure?
Compound
Independent clause #1 ?
Halloween can be fun
You should always be careful
Independent clause #2?
What is “as a rule”?
A phrase

24. The Four Sentence Structures
INDEPENDENT
CLAUSES
DEPENDENT
Simple 1
Compound
2 or more
Complex
1 or more
Compound-Complex