Support scholars' ability to write complex sentences with a two-page activity designed to inform and reinforce. Here, learners obtain a brief overview of what a complex sentence is and how one is made; then apply their new-found knowledge to create and identify the sentences' essential parts—subordinating conjunctions and adverb clauses. 

Concepts

Writing, sentences, complex sentences, writing sentences, sentence correction, sentence combining, adverb clauses, subordinating conjunctions

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the worksheet as homework for additional practice outside of school
• Review the practice page with a small group who requires additional support  
• Direct class members to attach both pages to their interactive English language arts notebook or binder for continued reference

Classroom Considerations

• Review example sentences to confirm their level of appropriateness for your learners

Pros

• Provides an answer key 
• The first page offers a thorough explanation and examples of complex sentences

Cons

• The practice and bonus learning experiences refer to pages not included with this resource 

Common Core

L.5.1.a L.6.1.a L.7.1.a L.7.1.b L.7.1.c L.8.1.a