📚 Part 1: Understanding Complex Sentences in The Wave

Success Criteria: I can identify complex sentences and explain how they help convey meaning about conformity and consequences.

What is a complex sentence? A complex sentence contains one main clause and at least one subordinate clause, often connected by conjunctions like because, although, therefore, when, or since.

Example from The Wave: "Because the Wave created a sense of unity, many students overlooked their personal beliefs, which led to dangerous conformity."

Circle the conjunctions in this complex sentence:

_________ the Wave experiment showed the dangers of groupthink, _________ many students initially enjoyed the sense of belonging it provided.

Choose from: Although, Because, Therefore, However

🔗 Part 2: Cohesive Devices - Conjunctions and Referencing

Success Criteria: I can identify conjunctions and referencing words that link ideas within and between sentences.

Key Conjunctions:

• Because - shows cause/reason

• Although - shows contrast

• Therefore - shows result/consequence

Referencing Words: Words like he, she, they, this, these, it refer back to people or ideas mentioned earlier.

"Mr Ross started the Wave experiment to teach about Nazi Germany. He wanted students to understand how ordinary people could follow a dictator. However, the experiment became dangerous because students lost their ability to think critically. This showed the real dangers of conformity."

List the referencing words and conjunctions you found:

✏️ Part 3: Analysis and Application

Success Criteria: I can use metalanguage to explain how grammar features help convey the dangers of conformity.

• At least one complex sentence with "because" or "although"

• At least two referencing words (he, she, they, this, it)

• One conjunction showing consequence (therefore, consequently, as a result)