Writing sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue' | English

Starter quiz

What is a simple sentence?
- a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense ✓
- a phrase about one idea
- a sentence formed of two simple sentences and a joining word
How does a sentence always begin?
- with a full stop
- with a capital letter ✓
- with a noun
Which pieces of punctuation can you end a sentence with?
- a comma
- a full stop ✓
- an exclamation mark ✓
- a question mark ✓
What is a compound sentence?
- a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense
- a sentence formed of two simple sentences and a joining word ✓
- a question
What is the name for the written framework that you create before writing?
- a plan ✓
- an idea
- a draft
Which of the following are the three co-ordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?
- and ✓
- or ✓
- but ✓
- when
- why

When do you use the co-ordinating conjunction 'and'?
- for building on the preceding main clause ✓
- for contrasting the preceding main clause
- for another option from the preceding main clause
When do you use the co-ordinating conjunction 'but'?
- for another option from the preceding main clause
- for building on the preceding main clause
- for contrasting the preceding main clause ✓
When do you use the co-ordinating conjunction 'or'?
- for contrasting the preceding main clause
- for another option from the preceding main clause ✓
- for building on the preceding main clause
Which of the following subordinating conjunctions is used to give a reason for the main clause?
- because ✓
- so
- that
Which of the following subordinating conjunctions is used to show an effect of the main clause?
- so ✓
- because
- that
Which of the following subordinating conjunctions is used to add detail to the main clause?
- that ✓
- because
- so

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Notes from a written plan support in writing a sequence of senences.
Co-ordination can be used to join two simple sentences that carry equal importance.
Subordination can be used to stretch a main clause and explain ideas to the reader.
Fronted adverbials followed by a comma can be used to sequence sentences and add detail to the main clause.

Students commonly forget the comma after fronted adverbials.

Model sentences including fronted adverbials missing the comma and ask students to spot the punctuation error.

Co-ordination - joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'
Subordination - joining a simple sentence with a second idea of lower importance
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
Sequence - a particular order in which things follow each other