1. EMPHASIZE
THE ARGUMENTS YOU LIKE...
...minimize
THE ONES YOU DON’T!

2. 1. Although Ruby did not take very much money, she did rob the bank.
Read these two statements:
1. Although Ruby did not take very much money, she did rob the bank.
2. Although Ruby did rob the bank, she did not take very much money.
Sheesh! You don’t have to make such a big deal out of it!
Thanks! That’s better.
(Animation will make the callouts appear one at a time.)

3. COMPLEX SENTENCES
1. Although Ruby did not take very much money, she did rob the bank.
SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS
2. Although Ruby did rob the bank, she did not take very much money.
Subordinating conjunctions help hide what’s in the first part of the sentence.

4. COMPLEX SENTENCES
1. Although Ruby did not take very much money, she did rob the bank.
COMMA
2. Although Ruby did rob the bank, she did not take very much money.
COMMA
The part after the comma gets emphasized as the most important idea.

5. Quick Quiz!

6. QUICK QUIZ!
1. Although burning coal causes pollution, it is useful for generating electricity.
What is the subordinating conjunction? ________________
Although
Which idea is emphasized?
A. Burning coal causes pollution
B. Coal is useful for generating electricity

7. QUICK QUIZ!
2. Even though the President doesn’t get to vote in Congress, he can veto a bill he doesn’t like.
What is the subordinating conjunction? ________________
Even though
Which idea is minimized?
A. The President doesn’t get to vote in Congress
B. The President can veto bills he doesn’t like

8. QUICK QUIZ!
3. While small states get two Senators just like all the other states, they don’t get very many Representatives.
What is the subordinating conjunction? _____________
While
Which idea is emphasized?
A. Small states get two Senators
B. Small states don’t get very many Representatives

9. QUICK QUIZ!
4. Although three judges hear a case at the Court of Appeals, there is no jury.
What is the subordinating conjunction? ______________
Although
Which idea is emphasized?
A. Three judges hear a case at the Court of Appeals
B. There is no jury at the Court of Appeals

10. QUICK QUIZ!
5. Even though I think this quiz was fun, I’m glad it’s over.
What is the subordinating conjunction? _______________
Even though
Which idea is minimized?
A. I think this quiz was fun
B. I’m glad this quiz is over