Agenda Tuesday

Sustained Silent Reading15 Minutes of SILENT reading. Stay seatedIf you do not have a book, you may use one of mine from the shelf, a top 10, or a magazine.Follow the class rules. Raise your hand if you have a question or need help! NO MUSICC= No conversationH= Raise your hand A= SSR 15 MinutesM= No movement, stay seated in YOUR deskP= If you are ACTUALLY readingS= Level 0AnnouncementsTuesday, October 15thThe library is closed all day, if you need a book get one form the shelf. Student Council meeting this Thursday before and after school. Teen Read Week spirit days posted on the agenda board-SSR 15 Minutes-Compound Sentences-The Spider Man Behind Spiderman-QR code Active Reading

Warm-Up: How could you combine the following sentences?

1. Yesterday was a holiday.2. I went to my friends house to spend the night.Warm-Up ActivityHow could you combine these sentences?

Yesterday was a holidayI went to my friends house to spend the night

Yesterday was a holiday, so I went to my friends house to spend the night. Ohhh, I see what you did there. 3C O M P O U N D S E N T E N C E S

A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (complete sentences) joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

(complete sentence + complete sentence)

I like pizza. + I like hamburgers.I like pizza , and I like hamburgers.

coordinating conjunction There are seven coordinating conjunctions used to join independent clauses in compound sentences:

FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

a.k.a. F A N B O Y S

*A comma must go before the FANBOYS in a compound sentence.A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (complete sentences) joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS.(coordinating conjunctions)

I like pizza. + I like hamburgers.I like pizza, and I like hamburgers.

One of the FANBOYSCommaM o r e e x a m p l e s . . .

He wants to see the lion. + It is his favorite animal.

He wants to see the lion , for it is his favorite animal.COMPOUND SENTENCE--Example 1:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

IMPORTANT: The word for works like the word because or since when used as one of the FANBOYS in a compound sentence. Jenny found ten Easter eggs. + Tommy found eleven.

Jenny found ten Easter eggs , and Tommy found eleven.

COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 2:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 3:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

I dont like broccoli. + I do not like peas.

I dont like broccoli , nor do I like peas.IMPORTANT: Note how the word order in the second part of the sentence changes slightly when using nor as one of the FANBOYS. I have many friends. + Chris is my best friend.

I have many friends , but Chris is my best friend.

COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 4:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

Do you want to go to the park? + Would you rather go to the zoo?

Do you want to go to the park , or would you rather go to the zoo?COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 5:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

Max wanted a circle-shaped cake. + Ann bought a square one.

Max wanted a circle-shaped cake , yet Ann bought a square one.COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 6:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

I studied for the test. + I know I will do well.

I studied for the test , so I know I will do well.

COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 7:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

He grabbed his umbrella. + It was raining outside.

He grabbed his umbrella , for it was raining outside.COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 8:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

IMPORTANT: The word for works like the word because or since when used as one of the FANBOYS in a compound sentence. Billy has a high fever. + He also has a sore throat.

Billy has a high fever , and he also has a sore throat.COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 9:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 10:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SOIMPORTANT: Note how the word order in the second part of the sentence changes slightly when using nor as one of the FANBOYS. I am not afraid of spiders. + I am not afraid of snakes.

I am not afraid of spiders , nor am I afraid of snakes. I want to buy the toy. + I dont have enough money.

I want to buy the toy , but I dont have enough money.COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 11:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

You can play on the slide. + You can go on the swings.

You can play on the slide , or you can go on the swings.COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 12:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

My sister spilled the milk. + I was the one who was blamed.

My sister spilled the milk , yet I was the one who was blamed.COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 13:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS)

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

I didnt wake up on time. + I was late for work.

I didnt wake up on time , so I was late for work.COMPOUND SENTENCEExample 14:

complete sentence + complete sentence joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS

FOR , AND , NOR , BUT , OR , YET , SO

(GUIDED PRACTICE)N o w i t s Y O U R t u r n !

The squirrel ran across the road. I had to swerve the car to avoid hitting it.

His dog won first prize in the dog show. I think my dog should have won.

GUIDED PRACTICE #1Choose the correct coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) to join these independent clauses.FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

The squirrel ran across the road , and I had to swerve the car to avoid hitting it.

His dog won first prize in the dog show , but I think my dog should have won.

*(Note:These are suggested coordinating conjunctions. Other FANBOYS might also be suitable.)GUIDED PRACTICE #1Choose the correct coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) to join these independent clauses.We can have spaghetti for dinner. We can have roast beef.

I baked a cake. It didnt taste very good.

FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

We can have spaghetti for dinner , or_ we can have roast beef.

I baked a cake , but it didnt taste very good.

*(Note: These are suggested coordinating conjunctions. Other FANBOYS might also be suitable.)GUIDED PRACTICE #1Choose the correct coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) to join these independent clauses.It was raining hard. I went back into the house to get my umbrella.

He was struggling to stay afloat. He didnt know how to swim.FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

It was raining hard , so I went back into the house to get my umbrella.

He was struggling to stay afloat , for he didnt know how to swim.

*(Note: These are suggested coordinating conjunctions. Other FANBOYS might also be suitable.)GUIDED PRACTICE #2Determine whether or not the sentences are compound sentences. (2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction)Marty is my best friend, and we have lots of fun together.

2. I brought an apple for the teacher this morning.

3. I dont know what Im going to do about that yet.

She likes all school subjects, but her favorite is math.

FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses. ***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses.***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS.***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS.He will take a nap in the bedroom or on the couch.

I spent all my money on toys, so I dont have enough to buy candy.

3. He wants to lose weight, yet he refuses to exercise.

4. She hates chopping onions because it makes her cry.

FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

GUIDED PRACTICE #2Determine whether or not the sentences are compound sentences. (2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction)***The sentence does not have a coordinating conjunction. The word because is a SUBORDINATING conjunction, not a COORDINATING conjunction. It is NOT one of the FANBOYS.***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses.***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS.***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS.I didnt enjoy the hot weather, yet I got a nice tan.

He reads mystery stories, for he likes the suspense.

3. I have to do a research report and make a diorama.

4. She doesnt want to vacuum the carpet or help me mop the floor.

FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

GUIDED PRACTICE #2Determine whether or not the sentences are compound sentences. (2 independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction)***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS.***The sentence has 2 independent clauses joined by a comma and one of the FANBOYS.***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses.***The sentence does not have 2 independent clauses.GUIDED PRACTICE #3Add an independent clause after each of the FANBOYS below to create a compound sentence.I used to think he was honest, but_____________.He was making the dog angry, and____________.3. They better not make a mess, or______________.4. She didnt hear me, for______________________.

GUIDED PRACTICE #3Add an independent clause after each of the FANBOYS below to create a compound sentence.He practices his trumpet everyday, yet_________.She wanted to learn to dance, so______________.3. I dont like pizza, nor _______________________.4. We watered the plant daily, but_______________.

A compound sentence contains 2 independent clauses (complete sentences) joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

R E V I E W There are seven coordinating conjunctions used to join independent clauses in compound sentences:

FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, SO

F A N B O Y S

*A comma must go before the FANBOYS in the compound sentence

N o w g o w r i t eyo u r o w n c o m p o u n d s e n t e n c e s !In the Literature book

Reading for information, readers workshop on Pg. 884Notes with reading workshopThe Spiderman Behind Spiderman by Bijal P. Trivedi pg. 892ONLINE TEXTBOOK: http://my.hrw.com/index.jsp?isVerified=true&message=logout