Joining using 'and'
I can join two simple sentences with 'and'.
Joining using 'and'
I can join two simple sentences with 'and'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- And is a type of joining word.
- A joining word can join two simple sentences.
- Each simple sentence is about one idea and makes complete sense.
- The second idea builds on to the first idea if ‘and’ is used to join them.
- Grammatically accurate sentences start with capital letters and most often end with full stops.
Keywords
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Build on - add to
Related - linked to
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to link related ideas together.
Give some non-examples to show what it sounds like when two ideas are unrelated e.g. Dad baked bread and she missed her sister.
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Starter quiz
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