1. Sentence Structure: Four Types of Sentences September 3, 2014

2. Basic Elements of Every Sentence SUBJECTPREDICATE WHO did it WHAT they did (verb phrase)

3. Basic Elements of a Sentence Mary plays tennis. SUBJECT PREDICATE

4. To Do: 1. Turn your paper horizontal 2. Make ONLY the parts of the tree map below…for now 4 Types of Sentences SimpleCompoundComplex Compound - Complex

5. 2 nd Row of Map  This is how we will organize our notes today:  NOTE: I have found it easier to draw my boxes AFTER I have written my information. 4 Types of Sentences Simple Definition Example Compound Definition Example Complex Definition Example Compound - Complex Definition Example

6. Simple Sentence Definition  Has 1 independent clause  Can stand alone as a sentence  Does not necessarily mean it is an “easy” or uncomplicated sentence Examples  I love simple sentences. For Example: Being an English teacher with a penchant for syntactical complexity, I love simple sentences.

7. Compound Sentence Definition  Has 2 or more independent clauses (clauses that can stand alone)  Combined with a conjunction or semicolon Example I love my dog Roxy, but she can be very destructive at times.

8. Complex Sentence Definition  Has 1 independent clause AND  1 or more dependent clauses Example Because I love Hershey’s Cookies N’ Cream bars, Kelci gave one to me to help me feel better.

9. Compound-Complex Sentence Definition  2 or more independent clauses AND  1 or more dependent clauses Example Because I am an English teacher, some people expect me to speak perfectly, and other people expect me to write perfectly.