Transcript Sentence Types

Monday
th
October 20 ,2014
Today’s Agenda:
Types of Sentence Structure minilesson w/guided notes
Homework: Simple and Compound
Sentence Worksheet = Due Tue.
Sentence Structure
Warm-Up
Create a definition for “Sentence Structure”
In other words…What is it?
Can you list the Types of Sentence Structures?
If so, what are they?
Sentences Structures
Sentences can be structured by the following:
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Simple
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Independent Clause
Dependent Clause
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
What is Sentence Structure?
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Sentence structure is determined by the number
and the types of clauses. There are two types of
clauses that determine sentence structure:
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Independent clauses have a subject and a
predicate and can stand alone as a complete
thought. An independent clause is a complete
sentence by itself.
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Dependent clauses have a subject and a
predicate but do not have a complete thought.
Simple Sentences/Independent
Clause Remember – A clause is a group of words that
must have a subject and a verb.
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A simple sentence has only ONE
independent clause.
Independent clauses can “stand alone.”
Example:
 Betty lives down the street from me.
(Betty is the subject, lives is the predicate)
Examples
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Kaylee is having a party this weekend.
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My dog needs to go outside.
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Richard is her new boyfriend.
Dependent Clauses
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Dependent clauses cannot stand alone.
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These are dependent on other words to make
sense.
Dependent clauses are also
called subordinate clauses.
They need to be attached to
an independent clause in
order to be a complete
sentence.
Examples
Dependent clauses that are
not attached to an
independent clause become
sentence fragments. They are
not complete sentences.
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When I go to the party.
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Because his mom said so.
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Why he said no.
Compound Sentences
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Compound sentences take two independent
clauses and put them together using a
comma and a subordinating conjunction.
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IC +, Conj.+ IC = Compound Sentence
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Subordinating Conjunctions…FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
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Examples
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Kara came to my sleepover, but Natalie did
not come to my sleepover.
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My dog went outside, and I was pulled on her
leash.
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My brother is a good reader, but I am not.
Complex Sentences
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Complex sentences are made up of one
independent clause and one dependent
clause.
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IC + DC = Complex Sentence
Examples
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I am wearing a pink tunic when we go to the
party.
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Because he stayed out past curfew, he is
grounded.
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Even though she is lazy, her mother still
expects her to do chores.
Compound-Complex
Sentences
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These are the granddaddies of all sentences.
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A compound-complex sentence is made up of one
dependent clause and TWO independent clauses.
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These are a combination of compound and complex
sentences.
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DC + IC, + Conj.+ IC = Compound-Complex
Examples
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Whenever I am tardy to class, I must sign in
on a tardy sheet, and I must explain my
reasons to Miss Smith.
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Because it rained on Saturday, I was not able
to go to the Aquatic Center, nor was I allowed
to walk to Jamie’s house.
Why Do I Need To Know This?
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To improve your writing by varying your
sentences. (Reader’s won’t get bored.)
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To avoid fragments when you need complete
sentences!
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To make your teacher(s) happy. 
Check Yourself!
Decide what sentence structure is used in the following sentences:
1.Ivy’s
cat had four kittens last night in the barn.
2.Barry and Jack played outside in the rain.
3.Diane read the book and watched the movie.
4.My sister walked to the store when school was over.
5.After the dance, we all went out for ice cream.
6.Juan lost his homework, so he had to do it over.
7.Lisa loves pizza, so her dad took her to the best
Italian restaurant in town.
8.Before he goes to school, John eats a good
breakfast, so he can have energy to focus on his work.
Check Yourself!
Decide what sentence structure is used in the following sentences:
1.Ivy’s
cat had four kittens last night in the barn. Simple
2.Barry and Jack played outside in the rain. Simple
3.Diane read the book and watched the movie. Compound
4.My sister walked to the store when school was over. Complex
5.After the dance, we all went out for ice cream. Complex
6.Juan lost his homework, so he had to do it over. Compound
7.Lisa loves pizza, so her dad took her to the best Italian
restaurant in town. Compound
8.Before he goes to school, John eats a good breakfast, so he
can have energy to focus on his work. Compound-complex