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Sentence Structure . Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt. Using the green Elements of Language textbook, find the following terms. Write the definition in your own words and create an example: Phrase Independent clause Dependent (subordinate) clause Simple sentence Compound sentence
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Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt • Using the green Elements of Language textbook, find the following terms. Write the definition in your own words and create an example: • Phrase • Independent clause • Dependent (subordinate) clause • Simple sentence • Compound sentence • Complex sentence
Phrases and Clauses - Definitions • Phrase: has meaning, but no subject or verb • Independent Clause: has a complete thought, a subject, and a verb • Dependent Clause: no complete thought, but does have a subject and verb • Independent clauses (or sentences) are what allow us to express complete thoughts. Phrases and dependent clauses help to add detail to these thoughts. • The humans were about to be attacked by an enemy army when an advisor from another planet appeared with a plan.
Phrases and Clauses Practice • with the gray stripes • at the space station • to visit us soon • if the helmet is too big • that NASA recommended • The alien crashed the spaceship. • before the end • He was able to spot intruders. • which was the species found • Phrase • Phrase • Phrase • Dependent clause • Dependent clause • Independent clause • Phrase • Independent clause • Dependent clause
Kinds of Sentence Structures • Simple sentence: A simple sentence is an independent clause. • Complex sentence: A complex sentence has an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. • Compound sentence: Two or more independent clauses joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. • The different types of sentences help us to express ideas in a variety of ways and for a variety of reasons.
Kinds of Sentence Structures - Practice • The planet Earth, which is in the Milky Way Galaxy, is the home of the human species. • The Martians felt anxious, but they still completed their mission. • Luke saw the stars. • If you had a choice, would you rather visit Saturn or Jupiter? • The guide led us through the astronomy museum; she explained the difference between comets and asteroids. • Stephen Hawking became famous after he wrote a paper about black holes. • Jules Verne is the author of the book 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Sentence Discussion • For each of the following, identify the type of sentence and any phrases and clauses. • Discuss the purpose for the phrases and clauses used. For instance: • Cause/effect • Location • Time • Direction • Comparison/contrast • Sequence • Problem/solution • Emphasis • Description
Sentence Discussion When they boarded the Nexus 2053, they chose not to sit together. The girl stared blankly out the window at the crumbling planet; the boy stared blankly down the row at other passengers. They were quiet.
Choose one of the following activities: • Science Fiction Story: • Write a short science fiction story using two of each type of sentence structure. (at least six sentences) • Label the sentence types, underline the independent clauses, double underline the dependent clauses, and circle phrases. • Number each sentence. For each sentence, explain your purpose for each sentence choice. • Model Text • Using your science fiction AR novel, find two examples of each type of sentence structure. (at least six sentences) • Label the sentence types, underline the independent clauses, double underline the dependent clauses, and circle phrases. • Number each sentence. For each sentence, explain your purpose for each sentence choice.
Sentence Structure Practice • In your green textbook titled, Elements of Language, do the following questions: • P. 435 Chapter Review (Part A only) #1-5 • P. 446/447 Review A #1-5 *If you finish early, read your book and work on your packet or work on your writing assignment that is due soon.