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Sentence Combining - Elementary
Choose from multiple prompts at each level to enable students to combine and generate sentences, giving them practice with this research-based, foundational skill. Level 1 features prompts with two simple sentences. The new, combined sentence should be connected with “and” or “or.” Level 2 includes prompts with 3 simple sentences, connected by “and” or “or” or by more complex transition such as “because.” These sentences may also require a change of verb, tense, or pluralization. Level 3 prompts have three or more sentences and more advanced syntax. The new sentence may differ from the original sentences in terms of structure or syntax. Vocabulary words and concepts are also more advanced. Use the Graphic Organizer to encourage students to combine sentences from texts you are reading together in class.
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Combining Sentences Level 1
Combining Sentences Level 1
Students practice grammar and syntax skills through this Sentence Combining activity. Research shows the importance of authentic practice in grammar and sentence composition. By creating a single sentence that summarizes the information, incorporates details, avoids repetition, and produces an effective, interesting sentence, students learn important foundational grammar and syntactic skills. Choose one or more prompts to give students practice at simple sentence combining. Level 1 features prompts with two simple sentences that require straightforward combining tasks using "and" or "or" to connect the sentences. You can also share the Graphic Organizer with students in order to provide sentence-combining practice with text they are reading in class. The first prompt provides a model for students to follow with an area for them to write in their own response.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Combining Sentences Level 2
Combining Sentences Level 2
Students practice grammar and syntax skills through this Sentence Combining activity. Research shows the importance of authentic practice in grammar and sentence composition. By creating a single sentence that summarizes the information, incorporates details, avoids repetition, and produces an effective, detailed sentence, students learn important foundational grammar and syntactic skills. Choose one or more prompts to give students practice with different content. Level 2 includes activities with 2-3 sentences at a moderate level of complexity. Sentences may be connected in a series, or some sentences may require a change in tense or verb choice. Share the Graphic Organizer with students in order to provide sentence-combining practice with text they are reading in class. The first prompt provides a model for students to follow with an area for them to write in their own response.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Combining Sentences Level 3
Combining Sentences Level 3
Research shows the importance of authentic practice in grammar and sentence composition. By creating a single sentence that summarizes the information, incorporates details, avoids repetition, and produces an effective and detailed sentence, students learn important foundational grammar and syntactic skills. Choose one or more prompts to give students practice with different images and themes. Level 3 includes prompts with three or more sentences, more complex sentence structure, higher level vocabulary, and varied transitions to connect words and ideas. Share the Graphic Organizer with students in order to provide sentence-combining practice with text they are reading in class.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Combining Sentences - Graphic Organizer
Combining Sentences - Graphic Organizer
Assign this Graphic Organizer to students before assigning the Sentence Combining activity, or after assigning the activity, as a follow up. When using the Graphic Organizer, students can practice combining sentences using the text they're reading in class. Applying sentence combining to authentic text will help students develop strong foundational grammar and reading comprehension skills.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Combining Sentences Level 1: Black History
Combining Sentences Level 1: Black History
Students practice grammar and syntax skills through this Sentence Combining activity. Research shows the importance of authentic practice in grammar and sentence composition. By creating a single sentence that summarizes the information, incorporates details, avoids repetition, and produces an effective, interesting sentence, students learn important foundational grammar and syntactic skills. These sentence-combining prompts focus on Black History Month. Choose one or more prompts to give students practice with different people and events to expose them to this foundational skill while celebrating important historical concepts. Level 1 features prompts with two simple sentences that require straightforward combining tasks using "and" or "or" to connect the sentences. One prompt provides a model for students to follow with an area for them to write in their own response.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Combining Sentences Level 2: Black History
Combining Sentences Level 2: Black History
Students practice grammar and syntax skills through this Sentence Combining activity. Research shows the importance of authentic practice in grammar and sentence composition. By creating a single sentence that summarizes the information, incorporates details, avoids repetition, and produces an effective, detailed sentence, students learn important foundational grammar and syntactic skills. These sentence-combining prompts focus on Black History Month. Choose one or more prompts to give students practice with different people and events to expose them to this foundational skill while celebrating important historical concepts. Level 2 includes activities with 2-3 sentences at a moderate level of complexity. Sentences may be connected in a series, or some sentences may require a change in tense or verb choice. One prompt provides a model for students to follow with an area for them to write in their own response.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Combining Sentences Level 3: Black History
Combining Sentences Level 3: Black History
Research shows the importance of authentic practice in grammar and sentence composition. By creating a single sentence that summarizes the information, incorporates details, avoids repetition, and produces an effective and detailed sentence, students learn important foundational grammar and syntactic skills. These sentence-combining prompts focus on Black History Month. Choose one or more prompts to give students practice with different people and events to expose them to this foundational skill while celebrating important historical concepts. Level 3 includes prompts with three or more sentences, more complex sentence structure, higher level vocabulary, and varied transitions to connect words and ideas. One prompt includes a Model Sentence to help students as they write.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Combining Sentences Level 1: Women's History
Combining Sentences Level 1: Women's History
These sentence-combining prompts focus on Women's History Month. Choose one or more prompts to give students practice with pioneers of the women's movement and in other areas. This will expose students to foundational skills while celebrating important historical figures. Students practice grammar and syntax skills through these Sentence Combining activities. Research shows the importance of authentic practice in grammar and sentence composition. By creating a single sentence that summarizes the information, incorporates details, avoids repetition, and produces an effective, interesting sentence, students learn important foundational grammar and syntactic skills. Level 1 features prompts with two or three simple sentences that require straightforward combining tasks using "and," "or," or "but" to connect the sentences. One prompt provides a model for students to follow.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Combining Sentences Level 2: Women's History
Combining Sentences Level 2: Women's History
These sentence-combining prompts focus on Women's History Month. Choose one or more prompts to give students practice with people who have been pioneers in the women's movement and in other areas. This will expose students to foundational skills while celebrating important historical figures. Students practice grammar and syntax skills through these Sentence Combining activities. Research shows the importance of authentic practice in grammar and sentence composition. By creating a single sentence that summarizes the information, incorporates details, avoids repetition, and produces an effective, interesting sentence, students learn important foundational grammar and syntactic skills. Level 2 includes activities with 3 sentences at a moderate level of complexity. Sentences may be connected in a series, or some sentences may require a change in tense or verb choice. One prompt provides a model for students to follow.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Combining Sentences Level 3: Women's History
Combining Sentences Level 3: Women's History
These sentence-combining prompts focus on Women's History Month. Choose one or more prompts to give students practice with people who have been pioneers in the women's movement and in other areas. This will expose students to foundational skills while celebrating important historical figures. Research shows the importance of authentic practice in grammar and sentence composition. By creating a single sentence that summarizes the information, incorporates details, avoids repetition, and produces an effective and detailed sentence, students learn important foundational grammar and syntactic skills. Level 3 includes prompts with three or more sentences, more complex sentence structure, higher level vocabulary, and varied transitions to connect words and ideas. One prompt includes a Model Sentence to help students as they write.
SKILLS (3):Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*, Use Correct Grammar, Combine SentencesSTANDARDS:W.5.5FORMAT:SkillsSkills in this Assignment
- Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics*
- Use Correct Grammar
- Combine Sentences
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.5
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Sentence Combining - Elementary
Choose from multiple prompts at each level to enable students to combine and generate sentences, giving them practice with this research-based, foundational skill. Level 1 features prompts with two simple sentences. The new, combined sentence should be connected with “and” or “or.” Level 2 includes prompts with 3 simple sentences, connected by “and” or “or” or by more complex transition such as “because.” These sentences may also require a change of verb, tense, or pluralization. Level 3 prompts have three or more sentences and more advanced syntax. The new sentence may differ from the original sentences in terms of structure or syntax. Vocabulary words and concepts are also more advanced. Use the Graphic Organizer to encourage students to combine sentences from texts you are reading together in class.