Coordinating Coordinating ConjunctionsConjunctions

Objective: I will be able to identify the correct conjunction for 4 sentences on an exit ticket.

Compound SentencesCompound Sentences

A compound sentence consistof two simple sentences. Youwill use a conjunction to jointhe two sentences.

A conjunction is a word thatconnects words or groups of words to each other.

Here are some common conjunctions:

and or but so

When you want to join words (subjectsor verbs) or phrases together, use theconjunction and.

Lisa and Miguel are coming with us.

Mary hopped and skipped all the way toschool.

Sam went to the store, and bought newshoes.

When a sentence has two things thatare in conflict or that are opposites,use the conjunction but.

We have a lot in common, but we do not like the same kind of music.

I looked everywhere, but I could not find my pink sweater.

When one thing is the result of another, use the conjunction so.

Uncle Kevin is coming to visit, so I have to get home early.

Andrew lives across the street, so wego to the same school.

When there is a choice between twoor more options, use the conjunctionor.

We can go to the movies or to themall.

Mrs. Schmidt or Mr. Eller will gowith the class to P.E.

Objective: I will be able to Objective: I will be able to identify the correct identify the correct conjunction for 4 conjunction for 4 sentences on an exit ticket.sentences on an exit ticket.

Vote with Your Feet Students will decided the correctanswer and then move to that corner.

Be prepared to explain the reason for your choice.

It is raining, ____ Megan will useher umbrella.

A. butB. soC. orD. and

Seth _____ David are both playing the trumpet in the winter program.

A. butB. soC. orD. and

Alli will either paint her roompink _____ purple.

A. butB. soC. orD. and

PracticeCaleb wanted to go ride his bikewith his friends, _____ hishomework was not finished.

A. butB. soC. orD. and

PracticeRuben went to Disneyland, _____he had the best time ever.

A. butB. soC. orD. and

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Today I learned that theconjunction _____ is usedwhen you _______________.