Creating Compound Sentences for 2nd Graders

The video tutorial introduces compound sentences, explaining how they are formed using conjunctions. It defines conjunctions and provides examples of how to connect two related sentences. The tutorial includes practice exercises for students to apply their understanding by forming compound sentences.

What is a compound sentence?

• A sentence with one subject and one verb.

• A sentence that connects two related sentences using a conjunction.

• A sentence that describes a single action.

• A sentence that contains a list of items.

Which of the following is a conjunction?

• Happily

• And

• Quickly

• Because

How do you form a compound sentence?

• By using a conjunction to connect two related sentences.

• By repeating the same sentence twice.

• By adding an adjective to a sentence.

• By combining two unrelated sentences.

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• I don't like to surf.

• I like to read.

• Reading is fun.

• I like to read but I don't like to surf.

Create a compound sentence using the conjunction 'and': 'I am in second grade. I am eight years old.'

• I am in second grade or I am eight years old.

• I am in second grade but I am eight years old.

• I am in second grade and I am eight years old.

• I am in second grade so I am eight years old.