Subordination with 'so' and 'that'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can stretch a simple sentence with 'so' and 'that' subordination.
Key learning points
- 'So' and 'that' are types of joining word.
- A simple sentence can be stretched with 'so' to give a result to the first idea.
- A simple sentence can be stretched with 'that' to give more detail about the first idea.
- Joining the first idea with 'so' or 'that' forms a second idea that is subordinate to the first.
- Using 'so' or 'that' to stretch a simple sentence forms an adverbial complex sentence.
Keywords
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Detail - fuller or more descriptive information
Result - what happens because of something else
Stretch - to make longer or fuller
Complex sentence - a sentence formed of a simple sentence joined with subordination
Common misconception
It can be difficult to think of sentences with 'so' and 'that'.
Provide lots of examples before expecting pupils to do this for themselves.
Teacher tip
Provide lots of opportunities for oral rehearsal. Practical tasks such as hunting for the idea that best stretches the first idea in a sentence will enable pupils to apply their knowledge before coming up with their own sentences.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Q2.Tick the sentences that make complete sense.
Q3.Identify the verb in this sentence: Ben built a sandcastle on the beach.
Q4.What is the joining word in this sentence? We can get the bus if there are train strikes.
Q5.A complex sentence...
Q6.Match the sentence type to the correct example.
Sam played on the swings that were in the playground.
Sam played on the swings.
Sam played on the swings and he chatted to his friend.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are joining words used to join together words or ideas in sentences?
Q2.Match the joining word to its purpose.
for giving a result
for giving more detail
Q3.What is the function of the joining word ‘that’ in this sentence? 'I am wearing my mittens that I got for my birthday.'
Q4.Using 'so' or 'that' to stretch a first idea...
Q5.Choose a second idea that stretches this first idea to give a result: Fish have gills…
Q6.Would ‘so’ or ‘that’ work better to join the two ideas in this sentence together? I bought a snack ____ I wouldn’t get hungry later.
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