Sentences Lesson, Grades 3-4: Complex Sentences with Because, When & If

"Because our van had a flat tire." Can it stand alone? In about 40 minutes, students learn that a complex sentence joins a complete sentence and a part that cannot stand alone. The part starts with a joining word: because shows a reason, when shows time, if shows a condition. The part can come first or last.

What's inside

• 14 slides, with speaker notes on all 14
• Lesson plan, 2 pages
• Rule Notes, 1 student page
• Student worksheet, 2 pages
• Teacher answer key, 1 page
• Print-all PDF, 6 pages: lesson plan, Rule Notes, worksheet and answer key together

Answer key included

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