Year 2 - English
Co-ordination for text flow
Compound sentences
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn that a simple sentence is a complete sentence about one idea that can be an exclamation as well as statements, questions and commands. They learn that two ideas can be joined by three different joining words for co-ordination: 'and', 'but', 'or'.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write a compound sentence using three different joining words accurately.
Key Notes
- 'And', 'but' and 'or' are three different co-ordinating conjunctions.
- The co-ordinating conjunction used changes the meaning of the compound sentence.
- Co-ordination helps our writing flow.
Vocabulary To Learn
- flow: to move easily
- joining word: a word that joins words or ideas
- compound sentence: a sentence formed of two simple sentences and a joining word
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might struggle to know whether 'and', 'but' or 'or' is best in a compound sentence.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'And', 'but' and 'or' are three different co-ordinating conjunctions. The co-ordinating conjunction used changes the meaning of the compound sentence.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'flow'
to move easily.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils might struggle to know whether 'and', 'but' or 'or' is best in a compound sentence. Correction: Share and discuss many examples and non-examples where 'and', 'but' or 'or' works best in a sentence in comparison with the other options.
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