Compound Sentences
Understand what a compound sentence is
Identify complete sentences that can be joined
Learn how two sentences can become one
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)Shows how words can be combined to create something beautiful, just like sentences
Gather students in a circle and explain that today we'll learn how two sentences can become one special sentence called a compound sentence
A compound sentence is like building with Lego blocks. You have two complete sentences that can stand alone, and you connect them with a special word called a conjunction
Students will cut two simple sentences and practice connecting them with conjunction cards
Simpler: Provide pre-written sentence strips
Challenge: Students create their own sentences to combine
Review what we learned about compound sentences
Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us words to express ourselves and communicate clearly.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about special connecting words
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create a hand motion for each key phrase
Compound sentences help children expand their writing and communication skills
Understanding that both parts must be complete sentences
Child can create a sentence with a conjunction that makes sense