Illinois
8. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.H
8.1 Using Coordinating Conjunctions Using Subordinating Conjunctions Connecting
Chapter 8.1
Connect Your Ideas with Coordinating and Subordinating Conjunctions
You will learn to use connecting words that make your sentences flow better and express your ideas more clearly.
What You'll Learn
You learn coordinating conjunctions join two equal ideas together
You discover subordinating conjunctions connect dependent ideas to main
You practice FANBOYS to remember seven important coordinating conjunctions
You create compound and complex sentences using different conjunction
What You'll Practice
1
You identify coordinating conjunctions in stories about daily adventures
2
You choose subordinating conjunctions to show cause and effect
3
You connect sentence parts using appropriate conjunctions in writing
Why This Matters
You need conjunction skills to write clear, flowing sentences that effectively communicate your ideas in all your schoolwork and beyond.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Coordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions
Sentence Structure
Connecting Ideas
Grammar Skills
IL Curriculum Aligned
