Co-ordination for text flow
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a compound sentence using three different joining words accurately.
Key learning points
- 'And', 'but' and 'or' are three different co-ordinating conjunctions.
- The co-ordinating conjunction used changes the meaning of the compound sentence.
- Co-ordination helps our writing flow.
Keywords
Flow - to move easily
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two simple sentences and a joining word
Common misconception
Pupils might struggle to know whether 'and', 'but' or 'or' is best in a compound sentence.
Share and discuss many examples and non-examples where 'and', 'but' or 'or' works best in a sentence in comparison with the other options.
Teacher tip
Using gestures for each conjunction helps pupils remember the meaning of each. Fists on top of each other works well for 'and'; one thumb up and one thumb down works well for 'but'; two hands out in front of you to show options works well for 'or'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with the correct definition.
Q2.How many verbs are in a compound sentence?
Q3.Which of these are joining words?
Q4.Which of these makes complete sense?
Q5.Identify the joining word in this sentence: 'The squirrel scurried up the tree and the nut fell on the ground.'
Q6.Would you choose 'and', 'but' or 'or' to join two ideas that oppose each other in a compound sentence?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which joining word would you choose if the second idea builds on the first idea?
Q2.Choose the joining word that would best fit in this sentence: It was his birthday __________ there were no presents.
Q3.A piece of writing flows well when...
Q4.Which sentence flows best?
Q5.Which joining word is missing from this sentence? We could play at home __________ we could go to the park.
Q6.Which joining word is missing from this sentence? We went shopping _________ we bought some new clothes.
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