1. Grammar Skills 5 th Grade ELA Mrs. J. Washington Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

2. This week’s skills: Part 1: Coordinating ConjunctionsCoordinating Conjunctions Part 2: Subordinating ConjunctionsSubordinating Conjunctions Part 3: Correlative ConjunctionsCorrelative Conjunctions Part 4: Sentence Types ReviewSentence Types Review Part 5: IdeasIdeas Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

3. Part 1: Coordinating Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

4. A conjunction is a joining word used in a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

5. All of these words are conjunctions: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott for than before if or while wherever even though whether since then and nor so yet because although unless where until but

6. There are 3 main types of conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions subordinating conjunctions correlative conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

7. Today, we are going to study coordinating conjunctions. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

8. A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects other words or groups of words in a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

9. The most common coordinating conjunctions are the words: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott andbutor

10. AND Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

11. The coordinating conjunction, and, joins things together. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

12. My favorite snacks are crackers and cheese.

13. Lisa and Tom are in the same class.

14. We went to the mall, and we shopped at Macy’s. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

15. BUT Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

16. The coordinating conjunction, but, shows contrast. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

17. Dave likes to read, but he doesn’t like math. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

18. The kids were late to school, but they remembered to do their homework. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

19. OR Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

20. The coordinating conjunction, or, shows choice. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

21. You can have a packed lunch or a school lunch. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

22. We can go biking, or we can go for a hike.

24. Part 2: Subordinating Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

25. A conjunction is a joining word used in a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

26. Today, we are going to study subordinating conjunctions. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

27. A subordinating conjunction is used to express a relationship. One part of the sentence depends on the other part to make sense. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

28. Common subordinating conjunctions include: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott if because after whenuntil although where unless

29. Practice: Find the Subordinate Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

30. If I lived in New York City, I would play in the park a lot. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Notice one part depends on the other.

31. I liked New York City because I went to the Statue of Liberty. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Notice one part depends on the other.

32. After I blew out my birthday candles, we ate some cake. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Notice one part depends on the other.

34. Part 3: Correlative Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

35. Today, we are going to study correlative conjunctions. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

36. Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs to join parts of a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

37. Common correlative conjunctions include: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott both…and whether…or not only…but also either…or neither...nor

38. Practice: Find the Correlative Conjunctions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

39. We have seen both the Missouri River and the Big Sioux river. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

40. Either you or I will be the leader on the trail. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

41. The sick rhinoceros would neither eat nor drink. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

42. Not only my father but also my brother played rugby. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

43. I don’t know whether to do the chores now or when I get back from practice. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott