Simple and Compound Sentences

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📚 Part 1: Identifying Simple and Compound Sentences

Success Criteria: I can correctly identify simple and compound sentences with 100% accuracy.

1. Read each sentence carefully. Circle Simple if it has one clause, or circle Compound if it has two clauses joined by a conjunction.

a) The kangaroo jumped across the road.

Simple

Compound

b) I love playing cricket, but my sister prefers netball.

Simple

Compound

c) The weather is sunny today.

Simple

Compound

d) We went to the beach, and we built sandcastles.

Simple

Compound

2. Which conjunctions can join two simple sentences to make a compound sentence? Tick all that apply.

and

but

the

✏️ Part 2: Creating Compound Sentences

Success Criteria: I can use conjunctions appropriately to join clauses and create compound sentences.

3. Combine these pairs of simple sentences using the conjunction in brackets. Write the new compound sentence below each pair.

a) I wanted to go swimming. It was too cold. (but)

b) We could watch a movie. We could play board games. (or)

c) The dog was hungry. I gave him some food. (so)

4. Complete these compound sentences by adding a second clause. Remember to use correct punctuation!

a) I love reading books, but ________________________________

b) We can go to the park, or ________________________________

c) The rain stopped, and ________________________________

🎨 Part 3: Creative Writing

Success Criteria: I can write at least 3 simple sentences and 2 compound sentences about my favourite topic.

5. Write a short paragraph about your favourite animal, hobby, or place. Include at least 3 simple sentences and 2 compound sentences. Use the word bank below to help you.

Word Bank: and, but, or, so, because, amazing, exciting, fun, interesting, beautiful, friendly

6. Go back and colour-code your paragraph: Use blue for simple sentences and red for compound sentences. Circle the conjunctions in your compound sentences.

Differentiation Support: If reading is challenging, ask your tutor to read the sentences aloud. You can also use larger text or audio support. For extra challenge, try using different conjunctions like 'although' or 'because' in your writing.