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Complex Sentences Made Easy

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Take the complexity out of writing complex sentences. Young writers practice taking two ideas and putting them together to make a complex sentence. Create a list of subordinating conjunctions to help each individual make better sentences.

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adverb clauses, adverbs, clauses, subordinating conjunctions, conjunctions, parts of speech, cause and effect, complex sentences

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adverb clause, cause and effect relationships, complex sentences, subordinating conjunctions, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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