Year 2 - English
Joining with 'but'
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 'but'.
Key Notes
- 'But' is a type of joining word.
- Joining two simple sentences with 'but' forms a compound sentence.
- The two ideas in a compound sentence joined with 'but' oppose each other.
- The 'but' joining word has a different meaning to the 'and' joining word.
- Each of the two ideas holds equal grammatical weight in the sentence.
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
- oppose: disagree or compete with
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that 'but' can be used in any sentence and may not recognise where it is suitable.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
'But' is a type of joining word. Joining two simple sentences with 'but' 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 that 'but' can be used in any sentence and may not recognise where it is suitable. Correction: Show compound sentence examples that use the same first idea and let pupils hear the different joining words in action with the second idea.
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