📚 Part 1: Identify & Choose

I can: identify compound sentences and select the correct coordinating conjunction.

Success criteria: I can point out two independent clauses, name the conjunction, and note whether a comma is needed before the conjunction.

Differentiation strategies: Sentence strips and a FANBOYS chart are available. Students who need support may highlight the two clauses; advanced students explain why punctuation is needed.

She studied hard but she also played outside.

The weather turned cold ______ we stayed inside.

✏️ Part 2: Combine & Write

I can: join two simple sentences with a coordinating conjunction and use a comma correctly before the conjunction.

Success criteria: Each answer has two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS conjunction and a comma appears before the conjunction when needed.

Differentiation strategies: Use sentence frames for support (e.g., "I like ____, but ____."); advanced writers try different conjunctions and explain how meaning changes.

I wanted to go for a walk. It started to snow.

The polar bear is large. It moves quietly.

I practised my drum, _____ I still felt nervous before the performance.