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12Combining Sentences
The common coordinating conjunctions to teach
rd
3
graders are:
and,
but,
or,
so,
yet
Each of these words changes the meaning of the sentence when it is added.
Show students how each sentence has a slightly different meaning because
of the conjunction that is used:
My friend was upset, and I moved to the front of the line.
My friend was upset, but I moved to the front of the line.
My friend was upset, so I moved to the front of the line.
My friend was upset, yet I moved to the front of the line.
The message here is that, in their writing, students need to choose the word
that accurately conveys their intended meaning.
Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or simple
sentences.
Display sentences such as these and ask students to decide which
conjunction fits best with the meaning of the sentence:
At the performance, we saw actors, costumes, _____ musical
instruments. (Connecting words)
You can do your homework in the evening _____ in the morning before
school. You decide! (Connecting phrases)
Devin hurt his leg while running, _____ he continued to play the game
anyway. (Connecting simple sentences)
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