Joining with 'but'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can join two simple sentences with 'but'.
Key learning points
- 'But' is a type of joining word.
- Joining two simple sentences with 'but' forms a compound sentence.
- The two ideas in a compound sentence joined with 'but' oppose each other.
- The 'but' joining word has a different meaning to the 'and' joining word.
- Each of the two ideas holds equal grammatical weight in the sentence.
Keywords
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two simple sentences and a joining word
Oppose - disagree or compete with
Common misconception
Pupils may think that 'but' can be used in any sentence and may not recognise where it is suitable.
Show compound sentence examples that use the same first idea and let pupils hear the different joining words in action with the second idea.
Teacher tip
Use intonation when reading the two ideas in a sentence joined by 'but'. Make sure that one of the simple sentences is spoken in a more negative tone of voice to highlight the fact the two ideas oppose one another.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following:
dinosaur
gigantic dinosaur
The gigantic dinosaur stomped its feet.
The gigantic dinosaur stomped its feet and the ground shook.
Q2.Tick the common nouns.
Q3.Identify the verb in this sentence: The little baby giggled happily.
Q4.Match the simple sentence type to the punctuation mark it most often ends with.
.
?
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Q5.A simple sentence must...
Q6.How many ideas are there in a compound sentence?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the joining words.
Q2.Match the sentence type to its definition.
formed of two ideas and a joining word
one idea that makes complete sense
Q3.Match the joining word to its purpose.
for building on an idea
for two opposing ideas
Q4.Tick the compound sentences.
Q5.Which joining word would best fill the gap in this sentence? I like to play outside _____ my favourite game is Tag.
Q6.Which joining word would best fill the gap in this sentence? She wanted an ice cream ________the shop was closed.
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