Lesson 3

Lesson 3

Write these down!

What is a Clause?

• A clause is a group of related words.

• A clause has both a subject and a predicate (which tells something about the subject).

Independent Clause

• An independent clause can stand on its own as a sentence.

• Here is an example: We like school. 

Dependent Clause

• A dependent clause cannot stand on its own as a sentence.

• Here is an example: When we leave school.

Multiple Select

Choose all correct answers.

Mary Ellen enjoyed reading _________________ Grampa took her on a sweet adventure.

• whenever

• although

• after

• because

Multiple Select

Choose all correct answers.

Mrs. Govlock joined the chase ___________ Grampa told her about the bee tree.

• as soon as

• when

• though

Multiple Choice

Grampa had to let out another bee __________the first bee soared out of sight.

• although

• since

• before

Open Ended

Type in a subordinating conjunction.

Everyone savored the honey __________Grampa removed it from the tree.

Open Ended

Name some of Mary Ellen's character traits

Open Ended

Name some of Grampa's character traits

Do Now:

• Learn Zillion- assigned video: Oral Storytelling (no handout)

• iReady-Determine Word Meanings Using Context Clues 3