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Name _____________________
Learning Objective
Today, we will use
1
effective1
coordination to write a compound sentence.
successful
CFU
What are we going to do today?
What does effective mean? Effective means _________.
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
The subject is the word that names who or what does the action.
A verb is a word that shows action, state of being, or possession.
A simple sentence has a subject and a verb.
Are these simple sentences? Why?
S
Types of verbs
Action: eat, fly, jump
Mental: think, guess, believe
State of being: is, be, are, was
Possession: has, have
V
A Orangutans eat fruit and leaves.
S
V
B Orangutans only live in Indonesia and Malaysia.
CFU
Teacher completes sentence A, and students complete sentence B. Identify the subjects and the verbs. Students, you already know that a
simple sentence has a subject and verb. When simple sentences are added together to form one longer sentence, we call those compound
sentences. Today, we will use effective coordination to write compound sentences.
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6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Concept Development
A clause is a group of
words that contains a
subject and a verb.
Coordination is a way to combine2 two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses.
Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are usually linked 3 with a coordinating
conjunction4 and are separated with a comma.
• The coordinating conjunction shows a relationship5 between two clauses.
2
3
add together
joined together
for (cause)
4
word that joins two related sentences
5
Types of verbs
Action: eat, fly, jump
Mental: think, guess, believe
State of being: is, be, are, was
Possession: has, have
the way things are connected
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
and (addition)
nor (negative)
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Examples:
Coordinating Conjunctions and their Relationships (FANBOYS)
Relationship
Example
Cause
Bears stand upright, for bears are flat-footed.
(shows why things happen)
Addition
Bears eat meat, and bears eat plants.
(more information on topic)
Negative statements
Brown bears will not wake up to eat, nor will they wake up to give birth.
(will not, does not)
Difference/Contrast
Choice
Most animals walk on their toes, but bears walk flat-footed like humans.
Go to Skill Dev. #1
Go to Skill Dev. #2
Bears can walk on all fours, or bears can walk on their hind legs.
Result
Food is scarce in the winter, so bears hibernate.
Go to Skill Dev. #3
Not examples of compound sentences: Bears and humans walk flat-footed. Bears eat meat and plants.
(shows an effect)
CFU What is the difference between cause and addition? The difference between cause and addition is _____.
What is the difference between negative and contrast? The difference between negative and contrast is _____.
What is the difference between choice and result? The difference between choice and result is ______.
Which sentence is a compound sentence? How do you know? What is the type of relationship? Explain.
A Dolphins live in the ocean, but dolphins are not fish.
B Although dolphins live in the ocean, dolphins are not fish.
Has two independent clauses. Shows
contrast because of the conjunction “but”.
In your own words, what is a compound sentence? A compound sentence is ____________________.
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6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Concept Development (clarification)
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses.
Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction
and are separated with a comma.
• The coordinating conjunction shows a relationship between two sentences.
for (cause)
A clause is a group of
words that contains a
subject and a verb.
Types of verbs
Action: eat, fly, jump
Mental: think, guess, believe
State of being: is, be, are, was
Possession: has, have
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
and (addition) nor (negative) but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
Relationship: cause
so (result)
so, the conjunction used is: for
independent clause
independent clause
Bears stand up-right.
Bears are flat-footed.
compound sentence
Bears stand up-right, for bears are flat-footed.
Most cats avoid water , yet the jaguar is a good swimmer. compound sentence
A jaguar has spots and runs very fast.
simple sentence
CFU
On your whiteboard, write “compound sentence” or “simple sentence”.
Explain your answer.
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6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice (#1)
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
A clause is a group of
words that contains a
subject and a verb.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify6 the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine7 the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
6
find
7
coordinating conjunction.
figure out
Relationship
1. Whales are the largest animals in the world. They can grow up to 95 feet long.
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Whales are the largest animals in the world, and they can grow up to 95 feet long.
2. Lions can live in the wild for up to 12 years. Lions can live in captivity for up to 25 years.
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Lions can live in the wild for up to 12 years, and lions can live in captivity for up to
25 years.
3. Dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe. Dolphins are mammals.
______________________________________________________________________
Dolphins have to come to the surface to breathe, for dolphins are mammals.
4. Leopards avoid other animals. Leopards are solitary animals.
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Leopards avoid other animals, for leopards are solitary animals.
CFU
(#2) How did I/you identify the correct relationship between the sentences?
(#2a) How did I/you determine the coordinating conjunction to use?
(#3) How did I/you use effective coordination to write a compound sentence?
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Cause or Addition
Cause or Addition
Cause or Addition
Cause or Addition
Back to Concept Dev.
6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice (#2)
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
A clause is a group of
words that contains a
subject and a verb.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
coordinating conjunction.
Relationship
1. Baleen whales do not hunt. They do not have any natural predators.
______________________________________________________________________
Baleen whales do not hunt, nor do they have any natural predators.
Negative or Contrast
2. Leopards do not hunt in packs. Leopards do not share their kill.
______________________________________________________________________
Leopards do not hunt in packs, nor do leopards share their kill.
Negative or Contrast
3. Dolphins have teeth. Whales have baleen instead of teeth.
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Dolphins have teeth, but whales have baleen instead of teeth.
4. Cheetahs have solid black spots. Jaguars have broken spots called rosettes.
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Cheetahs have solid black spots, yet Jaguars have broken spots called rosettes.
CFU
(#2) How did I/you identify the correct relationship between the sentences?
(#2a) How did I/you determine the coordinating conjunction to use?
(#3) How did I/you use effective coordination to write a compound sentence?
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Negative or Contrast
Negative or Contrast
Back to Concept Dev.
6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice (#3)
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
A clause is a group of
words that contains a
subject and a verb.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
coordinating conjunction.
Relationship
1. Leopards have strong hind legs. Leopards can leap seven times their own body length.
Leopards have strong hind legs, so leopards can leap seven times their own body
______________________________________________________________________
length.
2. Whales have to come to the surface for air. Whales sleep for short periods of time.
Whales have to come to the surface for air, so whales sleep for short periods of time.
______________________________________________________________________
Result or Choice
Result or Choice
3. Leopards sleep in the brush. Leopards sleep in the trees.
______________________________________________________________________
Leopards sleep in the brush, or leopards sleep in the trees.
Result or Choice
4. Killer whales live in cool oceans. Killer whales live in warm oceans.
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Killer whales live in cool oceans, or killer whales live in warm oceans.
Result or Choice
CFU
(#2) How did I/you identify the correct relationship between the sentences?
(#2a) How did I/you determine the coordinating conjunction to use?
(#3) How did I/you use effective coordination to write a compound sentence?
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6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Importance
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
1. Using effective coordination to write compound sentences will help you combine
sentences to keep your writing from being choppy and boring.
I went shopping. I bought a new dress.
I went shopping, and I bought a new dress.
2. Using effective coordination to write compound sentences will help you do well on tests.
CFU
Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to use compound sentences? (pair-share) Why is it important to use compound
sentences? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why?
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6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
A clause is a group of
My little brother ate ice cream and cake.
words that contains a
Concept Closure
subject and a verb.
Why is the sentence above not an example of a compound sentence? _____________________________________________
Skill Closure
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
. Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
coordinating conjunction.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Relationship
1. A piranha has a single row of sharp teeth. A piranha will eat almost anything it can
find.
A_____________________________________________________________________
piranha has a single row of sharp teeth, and a piranha will eat almost anything
it can find.
2. Most fish are nonthreatening. Piranhas are known for their vicious appetite.
_____________________________________________________________________
Most fish are nonthreatening, yet piranhas are known for their vicious appetite.
Cause or Addition
Negative or Contrast
Summary Closure
What did you learn today about using compound sentences?
Day 1 ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 2 ________________________________________________________________________________________________
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6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Independent Practice (#1)
Name _______________________
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
coordinating conjunction.
Relationship
1. Landslides are a movement of land. Landslides require a trigger before being released.
Cause or Addition
________________________________________________________________________
Landslides
are a movement of land, and landslides require a trigger before being released.
2. A landslide often occurs during heavy rains. Heavy rains make the slope unstable.
Cause or Addition
A________________________________________________________________________
landslide often occurs when a slope is unstable, for heavy rains make the slope unstable.
3. Ladybugs come in bright colors. Ladybugs inhabit most continents worldwide.
_________________________________________________________________________
Ladybugs come in bright colors, and ladybugs inhabit most continents worldwide.
Cause or Addition
4. Farmers love ladybugs. Ladybugs feed on plant-eating pests.
_________________________________________________________________________
Farmers love ladybugs, for ladybugs feed on plant-eating pests.
Cause or Addition
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6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Independent Practice (#2)
Name _______________________
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
coordinating conjunction.
Relationship
1. People should not cross the path of a landslide. They should not enter the site of a
Negative or Contrast
landslide.
________________________________________________________________________
People should not cross the path of a landslide, nor should they enter the site of a landslide.
2. A landslide is a gradual movement of land. A mudslide is the rapid movement of a
mixture of water and soil.
Negative or Contrast
________________________________________________________________________
A landslide is a gradual movement of land, but a mudslide is the rapid movement of
a mixture of water and soil.
3. Insects are a tarantula’s main prey. Tarantulas have been known to target frogs and
mice.
Negative or Contrast
________________________________________________________________________
Insects
are a tarantula’s main prey, yet tarantulas have been known to target frogs
and mice.
4. A tarantula doesn't spin a web to catch its prey. It does not wrap its prey with silk.
A tarantula doesn’t spin a web to catch its prey, nor does it wrap its prey with silk.
________________________________________________________________________
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Negative or Contrast
6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Independent Practice (#3)
Name _______________________
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
coordinating conjunction.
Relationship
1. Landslides can threaten human lives. People should evacuate immediately.
Landslides can threaten human lives, so people should evacuate immediately.
________________________________________________________________________
Choice or Result
2. Landslides occur from natural causes. Landslides occur from human activities.
Landslides occur from natural causes, or landslides occur from human activities.
________________________________________________________________________
Choice or Result
3. Tarantulas can be as small as a fingernail. Tarantulas can be as large as a dinner plate.
________________________________________________________________________
Tarantulas
can be as small as a fingernail, or tarantulas can be as large as a dinner plate. Choice or Result
4. Tarantula venom is weak. A tarantula’s bite is harmless to humans.
Tarantula venom is weak, so a tarantula's bite is harmless to humans.
________________________________________________________________________
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Choice or Result
6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 1
Name _______________________
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
coordinating conjunction.
Relationship
1. Most deserts are located at low latitudes. Some deserts are located at higher latitudes.
Most
deserts are located at low latitudes, yet some deserts are located at higher
________________________________________________________________________
latitudes.
Cause or Contrast
2. Deserts cover about one-fifth of the Earth. They occur where rainfall is low.
Deserts cover about one-fifth of the Earth, and they occur where rainfall is low.
________________________________________________________________________
Negative or Addition
1 plants
3. Deserts have little vegetation1. Desert soil has lots of stored nutrients.
Deserts have little vegetation, so desert soil has lots of stored nutrients.
________________________________________________________________________
Result or Choice
4. Deserts do not have much rainfall. Deserts do not provide much shelter from the sun.
Deserts
do not have much rainfall, nor do deserts provide much shelter from the sun. Choice or Negative
________________________________________________________________________
5. Large mammals do not live in the desert. Most large mammals cannot store water.
Large mammals do not live in the desert, for large mammals cannot store water.
________________________________________________________________________
Cause or Contrast
6. Animals seek cover from the sun in burrows. Some animals find shade from desert
plants.
Animals seek cover from the sun in burrows, or some animals find shade under
________________________________________________________________________
desert plants.
Choice or Result
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6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 2
Name _______________________
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
coordinating conjunction.
Relationship
1. Tropical forests are located near the equator. The average temperature is 77º F.
Tropical forests are located near the equator, and the average temperature is 77º F.
________________________________________________________________________
2. Little light reaches the forest floor. The canopy1 of the tropical forest is very dense. 1 roof
Little light reaches the forest floor, for the canopy of the tropical forest is very dense.
________________________________________________________________________
Addition or Contrast
Choice or Cause
3. Tropical forests receive rain every day. Yearly rainfall can exceed 100 inches.
Tropical
forests receive rain every day, so yearly rainfall can exceed 100 inches.
________________________________________________________________________
Result or Negative
4. Tropical forests do not receive snowfall. They do not have a winter season.
Tropical forests do not receive snowfall, nor do they have a winter season.
________________________________________________________________________
Negative or Choice
5. A temperate forest has four tree species per square acre. A tropical forest has over 100
species per square acre.
A temperate forest has four tree species per square acre, but a tropical forest has
________________________________________________________________________
over 100 species per square acre.
Contrast or Result
6. Tourists can visit a tropical rainforest in South America. Tourists can visit the rainforests
in western Africa.
Tourists can visit a tropical rainforest in South America, or tourists can visit the
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rainforests in western Africa.
Choice or Contrast
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6th Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 3
Name _______________________
Coordination is a way to combine two ideas to form a compound sentence.
A compound sentence has two independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a verb.
• The two independent clauses are linked with a coordinating conjunction and are separated with a comma.
Coordinating Conjunctions and (Relationships)–FANBOYS
for (cause)
and (addition)
nor (negative)
Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence.
but, yet (difference/contrast)
or (choice)
so (result)
Step #1: Read the sentences carefully.
Step #2: Identify the correct relationship between the sentences. (circle) Hint: How are they related?
a. Determine the coordinating conjunction to use. Hint: Refer to the chart.
Step #3: Use effective coordination to write a compound sentence. Hint: combine sentences, inserting a comma before the
coordinating conjunction.
Relationship
1. Half of our Earth’s rainforests have been cut down. Many animals have becomee
ndangered.
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Half of our Earth’s rainforests have been cut down, so many animals have become
endangered.
2. People can help endangered animals by replanting trees. People can raise money to
spread awareness.
People
help endangered animals by replanting trees, or people can raise money to
__________________________________________________________________________
spread awareness.
3. Some chimpanzees can be aggressive. The endangered Bonobo is far less aggressive.
Some
chimpanzees can be aggressive, yet the endangered Bonobo is far less aggressive.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. The Sumatran Tiger is endangered. Only five hundred Sumatran tigers are alive today.
The
Sumatran Tiger is endangered, for only five hundred Sumatran Tigers are alive today.
__________________________________________________________________________
Addition or
Result
Choice or
Contrast
Contrast or
Result
Cause or
Contrast
5. The endangered orangutan does not live in groups. It does not live on the ground as do
Negative or
other apes.
Cause
The
endangered orangutan does not live in groups, nor does it live on the ground as do other apes.
__________________________________________________________________________
6. Orangutans have one baby at a time. The baby remains with the mom until it is eight years old.
Addition or
Choice
Orangutans
have one baby at a time, and the baby remains with the mom until it is eight
__________________________________________________________________________
years old. 6 Grade Writing Conventions 1.1 (4Q)
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Use simple, compound, and compound-complex sentences; use effective coordination and
subordination of ideas to express complete thoughts.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.