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. 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? So… an independent clause has what 3 things? Subject Verb Complete Thought That’s right…if it’s i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t!

5. When will a clause not have a complete thought? If it’s Dependent! What kinds of words introduce dependent clauses again? Relative Pronouns: that, which, who, whom, whose Subordinating Conjunctions: if, when, because, since, &

6. Simple Sentence Definition: 1 Independent Clause Example: I like to play softball. It’s so easy, it’s a piece of cake! “It’s a cakewalk!!!” “Hey, that’s a simple sentence too!!!”

7. Compound Sentence Definition: 2 (or more) Independent Clauses Example: I went to the game early, but I forgot my wallet. 1 Independent 1 Independent + 1 Independent = 2 Independent Clauses! Think of a compound word…basketball! 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/punctua te sentences? 1.Comma + Conjunction 2.Semicolon 3.Period + Capital Letter

10. 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

11. 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?

12. Varied Sentence Structure Creates: FlowFlow ExcitementExcitement Change of paceChange of pace EmphasisEmphasis Shows unity….allows us to tie ideas together and see a relationshipShows unity….allows us to tie ideas together and see a relationship If All Sentences Were Structured the Same… Writing would be: boring, choppy, lack feeling and emphasis

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

14. Complex Sentences 1 + 1… 1 of each! 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) What’s the subordinating conjunction in the dependent clause? When

15. Compound -Complex Sentences Definition: 2 independent clauses (at least) + 1 dependent clause (at least) Example: I enjoy listening to Quran, 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 2 nd Ind. Clause you see? What is the Dep. Clause you see?

16. Compound -Complex Sentences Continued… Example: I enjoy listening to Quran, 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! The Subordinating Conjunction since What specifically is introducing the Dep. Clause?

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

18. The Four Sentence Structures SENTENCE STRUCTURE INDEPENDENT CLAUSES DEPENDENT CLAUSES Simple10 Compound2 or more0 Complex11 or more Compound-Complex2 or more1 or more