Part 1: Join two ideas

WALT: I can join two complete ideas with and, but or because.

Examples:

Mia packed her bag and she left for school.

The character was tired but she kept going.

The character ran home because it was raining.

1. Choose a joining word and write the compound sentence.

The character found a map. The map showed a secret path.

and

but

because

2. Choose a joining word and write the compound sentence.

The character wanted to hide. The dragon saw her.

and

but

because

3. Choose a joining word and write the compound sentence.

The character wore a coat. The wind was cold.

and

but

because

Part 2: Write about your character

Say your ideas aloud first. Write three or four compound sentences about your planned character and events.

Try to use and, but and because.

Draw or jot down oral rehearsal notes here.

Part 3: Edit and check

Read your sentence aloud. Tick each box when it is ready.

I wrote two complete ideas.

I chose a suitable joining word.

I used a capital letter.

I used a full stop.

My sentence makes sense.

Year 3 challenge: Join two ideas using when or if.

Compound Sentence Practice

Compound Sentence Practice

Part 1: Join two ideas

Part 2: Write about your character

Part 3: Edit and check

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