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Grade 5, Language Arts Language Expression: Combine sentences correctly (COS 24/ SAT10)

Lesson Plans: Appositive Action In this lesson, students will learn to combine two or more descriptive sentences and action sentences into one sentence with an appositive phrase. Compound Butterflies The objective for the lesson is writing and punctuating compound sentences. The students will use a butterfly pattern to practice combining sentences in the correct manner. Transition Words and Phrases Students will learn to combine sentences using two kinds of transition words: time transitions and thought (logical) transitions. Successful Paragraphs This activity guides students through the writing process for a successful five-sentence paragraph with varied sentence beginnings. Repeating this process frequently with many, varied topics teaches students to use variety to create interesting paragraphs.

Resources: Sentence Sense: What makes a sentence work? Here's what you need to know. Compound Sentences: Here's a refresher on how to combine sentences. Suggestions for English Language Learners: (E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) (E/B) Students are paired with native English speakers to proof read and discuss writing. (E/B, D, E) Students use pre-written words (i.e. a word box, word walls, etc.) to create sentences. (D, E) Students work in small groups or with partners to edit and revise writing.
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