Get an in depth look into subordinating conjunctions with a video that thoroughly explains and demonstrates what they are and how to use them in a sentence. Following instruction, an interactive pop quiz and review is available to check for understanding.

Concepts

subordinating conjunctions, conjunctions, Grammar, parts of speech, writing sentences

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the classroom; assign the link to view as homework so scholars come to class prepared to discuss and apply what they learned 
• When pupils are absent from instruction, guide them to watch the video and gain the information needed
• Screenshot important information and display it around the room as reference posters

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson presumes learners are familiar with how to use commas and semi-colons in a sentence with subordinating conjunctions
• An ad appears at the beginning of the video 

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The narrator speaks clearly and at a decent rate
• The video's overall look is clean and simple
• Examples highlight important details and are accompanied by fun graphics and voices 

Cons

• A lot of information is presented in a short amount of time, which may make taking notes or answering comprehension questions challenging

Common Core

L.3.1.h L.4.2.c L.5.1.a