Lesson on Phrases and Clauses

Phrases

and

Clauses

Common Core Standars

​CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

​CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1.: AExplain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences.

Objective(s):

Students will be able to:

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• ​To identify a phrase

• ​To identify a clause

• ​Understand the difference between a phrase and a clause and their functions.

​What is a sentence?

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.

Multiple Choice

Which is a sentence?

• Diana is a smart girl.

• Although it is used.

Multiple Choice

A sentence consistes of a subject and a predicate.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

How many subjects can a sentence have?

• At least 1

• Can have 2

• More

Open Ended

What is the difference between the following:

1. Dan goes to school every day.

2. In the deep blue sea.

​Let's watch together:

To recap:

Multiple Choice

A phrase is a group of words that has no subject, or no verb, or none of them, and definitely does not express a complete thought.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Until the sun sets

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

Fishing in the mountain stream

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

You are a wise man.

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

under the equator

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

We are in the building.

• Phrase

• Clause

Multiple Choice

I ran through the house.

• Clause

• Phrase