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Conjunctions. Bellwork. English Bellwork - Tuesday, September 5. Directions: Copy all of this info on your own paper. 1. Conjunction: a word that connects together a phrase or clause in a sentence, 2. Examples of coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
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Conjunctions Bellwork
English Bellwork- Tuesday, September 5 • Directions: Copy all of this info on your own paper. • 1. Conjunction: a word that connects together a phrase or clause in a sentence, • 2. Examples of coordinating conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so • 3. Rule: Pair conjunction with a comma if linking together independent clauses
Book Check Today! Wednesday, September 6 • Directions: Write out the two sentences. Then answer the question. • 1. The birthday party was a big surprise, yet Susie wasn’t completely shocked. • 2. Susie received a new puppy for her birthday, and the puppy's name was Patches. • What do these sentences with coordinating conjunctions ALSO share?
Book Check Today! Thursday, September 7 • Directions: Write out the example sentence and then answer the question. • 1. The wind blew during the storm on Saturday, so there were leaves and debris on the ground. • What is the difference in how the two conjunctions are used in the above sentence?
Friday, September 8 • Directions: Write out. Insert conjunctions into these run-on sentences. • 1. Jeffrey had never seen as much skill as the juggler displayed he easily juggled four batons, three balls, and two rings! • 2. Megan and Julio are amateur detectives they want to solve local crime mysteries. • 3. Megan would like to have a mystery book club she wants Julio to join her.