Joining with 'and'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can join two simple sentences with 'and'.
Key learning points
- 'And' is a type of joining word.
- Joining two simple sentences with 'and' forms a compound sentence.
- The second idea builds on to the first idea if 'and' is used to join them.
- Each of the two ideas holds equal grammatical weight in the sentence.
- Grammatically accurate sentences start with capital letters and most often end with full stops.
Keywords
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 may think they have written a compound sentence just because they have included 'and'.
Look at sentences on a balancing scale with 'and' in the middle. Highlight that both ideas either side of 'and' must make complete sense.
Teacher tip
Choose images from stories that your class enjoy reading and orally rehearse some ideas first. Provide the first sentence followed by 'and' for those who might need extra support with this.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A simple sentence must contain which two of these?
Q2.Which sentence is grammatically accurate?
Q3.Tick the simple sentences that make complete sense on their own.
Q4.Match the word to the word class:
verb
adverb
adjective
noun
Q5.Which word is a verb?
Q6.Match the first idea to the second idea that it relates to.
It dripped on the floor.
The audience clapped.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the joining word.
Q2.Tick the compound sentences which contain two ideas of equal importance.
Q3.Which word joins these two simple sentences together? I bought some sweets ______ I gave one to my friend.
Q4.Match the simple sentence and the compound sentence.
Put on your shoes.
Get your coat and go into the playground.
Q5.The joining word 'and' is used to...
Q6.Tick the compound sentence.
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