🧩 Learning Objectives & Success Criteria

I can statements:

I can define and identify different sentence types: simple, compound, and complex

I can identify subjects, predicates, independent clauses, and dependent clauses

I can construct sentences using each sentence type correctly

I can work collaboratively to analyse and create varied sentence structures

Success Criteria - I will be successful when:

I accurately identify subjects and predicates in given sentences

I correctly distinguish between independent and dependent clauses

I can classify sentences as simple, compound, or complex with examples

👥 Jigsaw Activity Instructions

Group A - Simple Sentence Experts: Study sentences with one independent clause

Group B - Compound Sentence Experts: Study sentences with two independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions

Group C - Complex Sentence Experts: Study sentences with one independent and one dependent clause

Group: _______________

1. Define your sentence type: _________________________________________________

2. Identify key characteristics: ____________________________________________

3. Create 3 original examples of your sentence type:

Form new groups with one expert from each sentence type (Groups A, B, C). Take turns teaching your sentence type to your new group members.

Share your definition clearly

Explain key characteristics

Give your 3 examples

Help others identify subjects, predicates, and clauses

✏️ Mixed Group Practice & Assessment

_____ The students worked collaboratively on their project.

_____ When winter arrives, many animals migrate south.

_____ Sarah studied for her test, and she felt confident about the results.

_____ The hockey game was cancelled due to poor ice conditions.

_____ Although it was raining, the outdoor concert continued as planned.

Sentence: ___________________________________________________________

Subject(s): _________________________________________________________

Predicate(s): ______________________________________________________

Independent clause(s): ______________________________________________

Dependent clause(s): _______________________________________________

Simple: _________________________________________________

Compound: ______________________________________________

Complex: _______________________________________________

Extension Challenge: Create a compound-complex sentence (contains at least 2 independent clauses and 1 dependent clause):