Year 2 - English
Co-ordination three ways
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 identify two main verbs in a compound sentence.
Key Notes
- Joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or' is called co-ordination.
- 'And', 'but' and 'or' are three different co-ordinating conjunctions.
- A compound sentence is formed of at least two equal ideas and at least one co-ordinating conjunction.
- A compound sentence has at least two different verbs.
Vocabulary To Learn
- co-ordination: joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'
- joining word: a word that joins words or ideas
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that 'and', 'but' or 'or' in sentences always make a compound sentence.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or' is called co-ordination. 'And', 'but' and 'or' are three different co-ordinating conjunctions.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'co-ordination'
joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think that 'and', 'but' or 'or' in sentences always make a compound sentence. Correction: Ensure pupils understand that to be a compound sentence, each idea on either side of 'and', 'but' or 'or' must have equal weight.
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