Subordination with 'so' and 'that'
I can stretch a simple sentence with 'so' and 'that' subordination.
Subordination with 'so' and 'that'
I can stretch a simple sentence with 'so' and 'that' subordination.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'So' and 'that' are types of joining word.
- A simple sentence can be stretched with 'so' to give a result to the first idea.
- A simple sentence can be stretched with 'that' to give more detail about the first idea.
- Joining the first idea with 'so' or 'that' forms a second idea that is subordinate to the first.
- Using 'so' or 'that' to stretch a simple sentence forms an adverbial complex sentence.
Keywords
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Detail - fuller or more descriptive information
Result - what happens because of something else
Stretch - to make longer or fuller
Complex sentence - a sentence formed of a simple sentence joined with subordination
Common misconception
It can be difficult to think of sentences with 'so' and 'that'.
Provide lots of examples before expecting pupils to do this for themselves.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Sam played on the swings that were in the playground.
Sam played on the swings.
Sam played on the swings and he chatted to his friend.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
for giving a result
for giving more detail