Year 2 - English
Subordination with 'so' and 'that'
Adverbial complex sentences
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn that a sentence about one idea can be stretched with a second idea that is dependent on the first. They learn to stretch with the subordination joining words 'because', 'when', 'if', 'so' and 'that'. Pupils learn to keep tense consistent when stretching with subordination.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to stretch a simple sentence with 'so' and 'that' subordination.
Key Notes
- 'So' and 'that' are types of joining word.
- A simple sentence can be stretched with 'so' to give a result to the first idea.
- A simple sentence can be stretched with 'that' to give more detail about the first idea.
- Joining the first idea with 'so' or 'that' forms a second idea that is subordinate to the first.
- Using 'so' or 'that' to stretch a simple sentence forms an adverbial complex sentence.
Vocabulary To Learn
- joining word: a word that joins words or ideas
- detail: fuller or more descriptive information
- result: what happens because of something else
- stretch: to make longer or fuller
- complex sentence: a sentence formed of a simple sentence joined with subordination
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- It can be difficult to think of sentences with 'so' and 'that'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'So' and 'that' are types of joining word. A simple sentence can be stretched with 'so' to give a result to the first idea.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'joining word'
a word that joins words or ideas.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: It can be difficult to think of sentences with 'so' and 'that'. Correction: Provide lots of examples before expecting pupils to do this for themselves.
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