Year 2 - English
Joining with 'and'
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 join two simple sentences with 'and'.
Key Notes
- 'And' is a type of joining word.
- Joining two simple sentences with 'and' forms a compound sentence.
- The second idea builds on to the first idea if 'and' is used to join them.
- Each of the two ideas holds equal grammatical weight in the sentence.
- Grammatically accurate sentences start with capital letters and most often end with full stops.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 may think they have written a compound sentence just because they have included 'and'.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'And' is a type of joining word. Joining two simple sentences with 'and' forms a compound sentence.
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: Pupils may think they have written a compound sentence just because they have included 'and'. Correction: Look at sentences on a balancing scale with 'and' in the middle. Highlight that both ideas either side of 'and' must make complete sense.
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