Types of Sentences
Our 'Types of Sentences' resource is a set of charts created by request, that defines the following types of sentences:
- Simple Sentence
- Compound Sentence
- Complex Sentence
- Coordinating Conjunctions
- Subordinating Conjunctions
Each chart features an explanation as well as an example of the sentence type.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to create compound sentences by joining simple sentences with coordinating conjunctions.
- We are learning to create compound sentences by joining simple sentences with coordinating conjunctions.
- We are learning to use adjectival and adverbial clauses to build descriptions in texts and understand that a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction, e.g. because, if, that.
- We are learning to understand that a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction, e.g. because, if, that.
- We are learning to understand that a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction, e.g. because, if, that.
- We are learning to identify and use embedded clauses to expand the variety of complex sentences and extend ideas, e.g. My bike, which is very old (embedded clause), is broken.
- We are learning to understand that a complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause joined by a subordinating conjunction, e.g. because, if, that, which is used to extend, elaborate and explain ideas.
Curriculum alignment
AC9E4LA06
9
Understand that complex sentences contain one independent clause and at least one dependent clause typically joined by a subordinating conjunction to create relationships, such as time and causality
AC9E5LA05
9
Understand that the structure of a complex sentence includes a main clause and at least one dependent clause, and understand how writers can use this structure for effect
AC9E6LA05
9
Understand how embedded clauses can expand the variety of complex sentences to elaborate, extend and explain ideas
AC9E2LA06
9
Understand that connections can be made between ideas by using a compound sentence with 2 or more independent clauses usually linked by a coordinating conjunction
ACELA1467
8.4
Understand that simple connections can be made between ideas by using a compound sentence with two or more clauses usually linked by a coordinating conjunction
ACELA1507
8.4
Understand the difference between main and subordinate clauses and that a complex sentence involves at least one subordinate clause
ACELA1522
8.4
Investigate how complex sentences can be used in a variety of ways to elaborate, extend and explain ideas
EN3-2A
old
Composes, edits and presents well-structured and coherent texts
EN1-9B
old
Uses basic grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary appropriate to the type of text when responding to and composing texts
EN2-9B
old
Uses effective and accurate sentence structure, grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary relevant to the type of text when responding to and composing texts
EN3-6B
old
Uses knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary to respond to and compose clear and cohesive texts in different media and technologies
EN1-RECOM-01
new
Comprehends independently read texts that require sustained reading by activating background and word knowledge, connecting and understanding sentences and whole text, and monitoring for meaning
EN3-RECOM-01
new
Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN2-RECOM-01
new
Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
EN1-OLC-01
new
Communicates effectively by using interpersonal conventions and language to extend and elaborate ideas for social and learning interactions
EN1-CWT-01
new
Plans, creates and revises texts written for different purposes, including paragraphs, using knowledge of vocabulary, text features and sentence structure
VCELA214
Understand that simple connections can be made between ideas by using a compound sentence with two or more clauses usually linked by a coordinating conjunction
VCELA323
Understand the difference between main and subordinate clauses and that a complex sentence involves at least one subordinate clause
VCELA292
Understand that the meaning of sentences can be enriched through the use of noun groups/phrases and verb groups/phrases and prepositional phrases
VCELA350
Investigate how complex sentences can be used in a variety of ways to elaborate, extend and explain ideas
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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