Sentence Chart

1. Sentence Chart IC. IC DC. DC, IC. IC, conjunction IC. IC;IC. IC = Independent Clause DC= Dependent Clause Coordinating Conjunctions For And Nor But Or Yet So

2. Grammar Lesson: The ClauseLearning Goals: -To know the requirements of a complete sentence.-To understand how to write a dependent and independent clause and to turn a dependent clause into complete sentence.

3. Sentences What do you need for a sentence to be complete?

4. Sentences Subject + verb (action).

5. Clause: a group of words with a subject and a verb CLAUSE DependentIndependent (This type of clause depends on (An independent clause can stand alone an independent clause to make it as a complete sentence.) a complete sentence.)

6. There are three types of dependent clauses: noun, adjective, and adverb.

7. Examples of ADVERB dependent clauses: • 1. Because I haven’t had anything to eat • 2. After the basketball game ended • 3. Until her mother says yes • 4. While the band played the finale • 5. If you cannot hold still during the service • 6. Although this was a challenging job

8. How to join independent and dependent clauses: ICDCDC, IC 1. I am cranky because I haven’t had anything to eat. 2. Because I haven’t had anything to eat, I am cranky.

9. Assignment: Use these dependent clauses in a well-written, grade-appropriate sentence. You may use the clause anywhere in the sentence, but you must punctuate it correctly. 1. When Tanisha wore her new sparkly shoes to school 2. Since Jose won the lottery 3. Before Mitchell moved to Alaska 4. Because boys are wearing their pants so low 5. Though the police didn’t know the whole truth 6. Whenever I see a zombie

10. Clauses Practice 12/4 • For each of the following clauses, decide if it is INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT.

11. I've applied for three jobs

12. 2. Whenever she's nervous

13. 3. Since we all pitched in to help

14. 4. as I'm off the phone

15. 5. Roberto was in a position to score

16. How to Create Dependent Clauses You can easily begin to write dependent clauses by using SUBORDINATING CONUNCTIONS. Conjunctions are used to join clauses together. There’s an easy way to remember and use them.

17. Grammar Lesson # 2: AAAWWUBBIS Words AfterAfter what seemed like forever, Royal finally slowed the team to a trot and then a walk. ---Jennifer Donnely, A Northern Light AlthoughAlthough Vincent is gone, I can still have fun without him. (Even though, ---Miguel Espinoza, sixth grader and though) AsAs he walked outside for recess, he was almost certain there’d be a gold star next to his name when he returned. ---Louis Sachar, There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom WhenWhenever Ms. Franny has one of her fits, it reminds me of Winn-Dixie in a thunderstorm. (Whenever) ---Kate DiCamillo, Because of Winn-Dixie WhileWhile he eats his lunch, he talks about what he will eat for dinner. ---David Klass, You Don’t Know Me UntilUntil that moment arrived, Marian had never really thought much about vocal technique. – Russell freedman, The Voice That Challenged a Nation BecauseBecause she is holding the microphone so close to her face, each moment of contact sounds like a heavy blow. ---Myla Goldberg, The Bee Season BeforeBefore the man ever came to town, I figure I was getting ready for him. – Cynthia Rylant, A Fine White Dust IfIf you don’t lie to anyone else in the world, you shouldn’t lie to yourself either. -- GordanKorman, No More Dead Dogs SinceSince she was in the fourth grade, she’d kept a running list of them and liked to reread it to see if she could get the stories to go further in her head. – Naomi Shihab, Habibi

18. Subordinating Conjunctions by Functions:

19. Practice: Choose FOUR of the AAAWWUBBIS words and write sentences that include a dependent clause. • It’s easiest to use these words to START your sentence. Remember: IC DC. DC, IC