Download sentence and clause level grammar

Understand that a clause is a unit of grammar usually containing a subject and a verb
and that these need to be in the correct tense
1)WALT: Create clauses in our writing
TIB: It will improve our use of compound and complex sentences
Students will brainstorm a list of subjects and verbs. They will then look at how they can
extend simple sentences by understanding what a clause is. Students will be exposed to the
two different clauses and then will create sentences with independent and dependant
clauses. The class will create an anchor chart.
WILF: Understand the difference between an independent and dependent clause and how it
impacts on writing.
2)WALT: Create clauses in our writing
TIB: It will improve our use of compound and complex sentences
Students will again reinforce their understanding of clauses. They will then look at
how conjunctions can also be used to separate dependant clauses. They will work out the
point of different conjunctions and how they make sentences more clearer, add more detail
and clarity. Students will then create a simple sentence and then re write it with their new
understanding to make more complex sentences.
WILF: Use sentences that contain multiple clauses and conjunctions in their writing.
Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun
groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositions
1)WALT: Understand a noun group
TIB: It will improve the use of compound and complex sentences
Look at website. Students will be reintroduced to nouns. They will then look at how a noun
can become more detailed using noun groups. They will use the website to understand the
concept of the question prompts. In groups, students will create a noun group of their own
which will be displayed in the classroom. They will then look at their writing and see if their
are ways to make some of their sentences more interesting.
WILF: Use of sentences that contain a noun group
Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun
groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositions
1)WALT: Understand a noun group
TIB: Different types of sentences will make my writing more interesting
Students look at the following website to see if they can gain an understanding of what a
preposition in. Students are then explicitly taught what a preposition is and how it helps their
writing. Following this students brainstorm a list of prepositions they will then create complex
sentences.
WILF: Use of sentences that contain a noun group and use prepositions
2)WALT: Understand prepositions
TIB: Different types of sentences will make my writing more interesting
Students are to highlight independent and dependent clauses, a noun group, prepositions
and conjunctions in their writing to show their new understanding. Using show me, students
are to explain how this has had an impact on their writing. This will be assessed by teachers
to help gain an understanding on which areas need further explicit focus groups.
WILF: Use of sentences that contain prepositions
Understand the difference between main and subordinate clauses and that a complex
sentence involves at least one subordinate clause
1)WALT: Understand main and subordinate clauses
TIB: Different types of sentences will make my writing more interesting
Students will read the following article. Together the class will create an anchor chart
explaining what a main and subordinate clause is and how this creates a more interesting
and detailed sentence. Students will be given examples and will have to replace
the subordinate clause with their own, which help guide them to deeper understanding.
WILF: Understand how a main and subordinate clause makes a complex sentence.
Understand the difference between main and subordinate clauses and that a
complex sentence involves at least one subordinate clause
1)WALT: Understand main and subordinate clauses
TIB: Different types of sentences will make my writing more interesting
Students look at the following video and powerpoint. They will gain a stronger understanding
of the difference between simple, compound and complex sentences and revise simple and
compound sentences. Introduce complex sentences. Students to use as many of the simple
sentences as they can to create a complex sentence.
WILF: The use of complex sentences in writing
Investigate how complex sentences can be used in a variety of ways to elaborate,
extend and
explain ideas
WALT: Understand complex sentences
TIB: Different types of sentences will make my writing more interesting
Visit last two slides of powerpoint and rewrite a text using complex sentences
WILF: The use of complex sentences in writing