10/28 ELA 6A Conjunctions & Types of Text

*Needs to join with an independent clause to form a complete sentence.
*Starts with a subordinating conjunction (like, because, although, or while)

Examples:
After the flood, the family moved into a temporary shelter.

I know who can redo the finish on this coffee table since I know you're having a dinner party next weekend.

Dependent Clause

*Can function as an independent sentence or as part of a sentence
*Contains a subject and a verb.

Examples:
Because he feared a failing grade, John completed his homework.

Although it was raining, Maria when for a jog at the park.

Independent Clause

Review...

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a purpose of using subordinating conjunctions?

• To combine two independent clauses

• To give more information about the sentence's main idea

• To show equal importance between clauses

• To make a sentence more concise

Multiple Choice

Which of the following subordinating conjunctions can be used to show a transition of time or place between two clauses?

• because

• unless

• when

• so

Fill in the Blank

Correlative conjunctions are used to combine two words, phrases, or clauses that carry ___ importance in the sentence.

Multiple Choice

What is the main grammatical requirement for the two parts joined by correlative conjunctions?

• They must be independent clauses

• They must be grammatically equal

• They must be at the beginning of the sentence

• They must be dependent clauses

Multiple Select

Select all pairs that are examples of correlative conjunctions.

• both/and

• because/so

• either/or

• not only/but also

Open Ended

Why might an author choose a particular medium to present information?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a text medium?

• Books

• Emails

• Podcasts

• Newspapers

Multiple Choice

What are some examples of audio mediums?

• Examples of audio mediums include podcasts, audiobooks, radio broadcasts, and music.
• Textbooks and articles
• Online forums and chat rooms
• Television shows and movies

Multiple Select

Select all examples of video informational formats.

• Movies

• Podcasts

• Television programs

• Documentary films

Fill in the Blank

Graphics may include diagrams, illustrations, charts, or ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a medium commonly combined in multimedia informational texts?

• Text

• Audio

• Video

• Mathematics

Multiple Choice

What are the required components of your response in the 'Apply Your Skills - Word Journal' activity?

• An adjective to describe the topic, an explanation of your choice, details from the reading, and prior knowledge/experiences

• A summary of the reading, a list of characters, and your opinion

• A timeline of events, a list of adjectives, and a conclusion

• A poem about the topic, a drawing, and a list of sources

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