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Grades 4-5

Complex Sentences

Practice: Complex Sentences

L.4.1, L.4.1F, L.5.1, L.5.3A

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Students will...

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  • understand the structure of a complex sentence.

  • add independent clauses to dependent clauses to create complex sentences.

  • learn how to use complex sentences in their writing to make their writing more interesting and varied.

Before this lesson...

If students need an intro or additional support, we recommend teaching the Complex Sentences lesson first.
Summer Activity: Independent worksheet
Students who are ready to work at an independent level will choose a game and create complex sentences describing how to do the activity. 		30 copies
Summer Activity: Supported worksheet
Students who could use a little extra support will choose an activity and use the sentence frames to complete the complex sentences. 		30 copies
Prep Instructions

For each student, print the worksheet best suited to their individual needs (independent or supported).

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15 mins

Lesson details

Grades 4-5

Complex Sentences

Practice: Complex Sentences

L.4.1, L.4.1F, L.5.1, L.5.3A

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