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1. Using simple, compound and complex sentences in descriptive writing Step into the unknown

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3. I can vary sentence structures accurately in my descriptive writing.

4. verb clause a group of words with a subject and a verb a doing, being or having word subordinate m eans to be lower in rank or position subject t he person, place, or thing performing the action of the sentence complete h aving all the necessary or appropriate parts

5. Using simple sentences Using compound sentences Using complex sentences Using simple, compound and complex sentences in descriptive writing

6. Using simple sentences In this lesson, we’re going to examine three different sentence types and how we can use them for effect in our descriptive writing. The purpose of descriptive writing is to create an atmosphere and paint a picture for the reader so that they can fully imagine the scene that you’re trying to describe.

7. A simple sentence is one main clause . Using simple sentences This means that it has a subject and a verb and expresses one complete thought. For example: ‘The blossoms wilted.’ Subject For example: ‘ The blossoms wilted.’ For example: ‘The blossoms wilted .’ Verb We’re going to begin by looking at simple sentences.

8. Using simple sentences Discuss : what effect do you think using short sentences might have on the reader? Lucas: Sofia: I think they would also make the writing very easy to understand for the reader - but it might start to feel a bit repetitive quite quickly! I think they would make the writing feel quite tense to the reader because it would be constantly stopping and starting quite abruptly.

9. They contain two main clauses. Using simple sentences Which two of the following are true of simple sentences? They contain one main clause. They can be used to create tension.

10. Using simple sentences Write a short description of this image using only simple sentences. Remember: a simple sentence has one main clause it contains a subject and a verb it expresses a complete idea

11. Using simple sentences Reflect on your piece of descriptive writing. Consider: if someone else read your description, do you think they would form a complete image in their mind? do you think using only simple sentences allows you to write descriptively?

12. Using s imple sentences Using compound sentences Using c omplex sentences Using simple, compound and complex sentences in descriptive writing

13. Using compound sentences Compound sentences join together two main clauses to form one complete sentence. The two main clauses are typically joined together using a coordinating conjunction such as: and, for, but, so, yet, nor, or. For example: ‘The blossoms wilted, but the new buds were ready to spring from the ground.’ This is our first main clause. It is a complete sentence on its own since it contains a subject , a verb and expresses a complete thought. For example: ‘ The blossoms wilted , but the new buds were ready to spring from the ground.’ This is our coordinating conjunction that joins the two sentences together. For example: ‘The blossoms wilted, but the new buds were ready to spring from the ground.’ For example: ‘The blossoms wilted, but the new buds were ready to spring from the ground .’ This is our second main clause . It also makes sense on its own since it has a subject , a verb and it is a complete thought.

14. They have one main clause and one subordinate clause. Using compound sentences Which two of the following are true of compound sentences? They have two main clauses. They can be joined together by a coordinating conjunction.

15. Using compound sentences In order to punctuate a compound sentence correctly there are two rules. If you are using a coordinating conjunction to join together the two main clauses then you need a comma before the conjunction e.g. ‘The trees towered above me, yet I felt a sense of peace.’ If you’re not using a coordinating conjunction then you can use a semicolon to join together the two main clauses e.g. ‘The trees towered above me; I felt a sense of looming tension.’

16. ‘The vines twisted around the structure so, the bridge felt smaller.’ Using compound sentences Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly? ‘The petals were vibrant red, but the stems were a dull green.’ The sky was crystal clear but I could see clouds in the distance.’

17. Discuss : what effect do you think using compound sentences might have on the reader? Aisha: Jacob: They also might create a faster pace to your writing since the reader wouldn’t be pausing as much as if it were all simple sentences. Since they join two ideas together, they might help the reader have a better idea of how the image you’re describing works as a whole. Using compound sentences

18. Using compound sentences Write a description of this image using a mixture of simple and compound sentences. Remember: a simple sentence is one main clause with a subject and a verb a compound sentence is two main clauses joined together with with a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon

19. Using compound sentences You might have written: The stones of the path crunched under my boots. I lifted my gaze and the small door nestled in the stone wall caught my eye. I was curious. Gorgeous flowers of blushing pinks, dazzling yellows and vibrant blues lined the path, yet the place was deserted.

20. Using s imple sentences Using compound sentences Using c omplex sentences Using simple, compound and complex sentences in descriptive writing

21. Using complex sentences Complex sentences are made up of one main clause and one or more subordinate clause . A main clause is a complete thought and makes sense on its own e.g. ‘The purple flowers jostled together.’ A subordinate clause is a group of words that add extra information to complement the main clause but they do not make sense on their own e.g. ‘Swaying in the wind.’ If you link this main clause and subordinate clause then you form a complex sentence e.g. ‘Swaying in the wind, the purple flowers jostled together.’

22. In order to join the main clause and the subordinate clause together, the sentence will often use subordinating conjunctions such as since, because, until, if. Using complex sentences For example: ‘Because there was a breeze, the purple flowers jostled together.’ For example: ‘ Because there was a breeze , the purple flowers jostled together.’ Here is our subordinate clause with a subordinating conjunction. For example: ‘Because there was a breeze, the purple flowers jostled together. ’ Here is our main clause.

23. To construct your complex sentence, the subordinate clause can go at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of the sentence. Using complex sentences If the subordinate clause goes at the beginning of the sentence then you need a comma after the subordinate clause : ‘Because there was a breeze, the purple flowers jostled together.’ subordinate clause If the subordinate clause goes at the beginning of the sentence then you need a comma after the subordinate clause : ‘ Because there was a breeze , the purple flowers jostled together.’ If the subordinate clause goes at the beginning of the sentence then you need a comma after the subordinate clause : ‘Because there was a breeze , the purple flowers jostled together.’ comma If the subordinate clause goes at the beginning of the sentence then you need a comma after the subordinate clause : ‘Because there was a breeze, the purple flowers jostled together. ’ main clause

24. Using complex sentences If the subordinate clause goes in the middle of the sentence then you need commas, dashes or brackets around it. ‘The purple flowers, blowing in the breeze , jostled together.’ If the subordinate clause goes in the middle of the sentence then you need commas, dashes or brackets around it. ‘The purple flowers , blowing in the breeze, jostled together.’ s ubordinate clause with commas around it If the subordinate clause goes at the end of the sentence then you do not need a comma before it - just the subordinating conjunction. ‘The purple flowers jostled together because there was a breeze . s ubordinate clause with no punctuation

25. The subordinate clause provides extra, complementary information for the main clause . Using complex sentences A complex sentence has one main clause and at least one subordinate clause . The subordinate clause provides separate information to the main clause .

26. Using complex sentences Discuss : why might complex sentences be effective to use in descriptive writing? Since descriptive writing is designed to create a detailed picture in the reader’s mind of the image, then using complex sentences to add complementary detail to our sentences will help the reader to picture the scene. Laura:

27. Using c omplex sentences Write a description of this image using a mixture of simple, compound and complex sentences. Remember: a simple sentence is one main clause with a subject and a verb a compound sentence is two main clauses joined together with with a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon a complex sentence is one main clause and at least one subordinate clause

28. Reflect on your descriptive writing. Using complex sentences Consider: where did you use simple sentences? What effect might they have on the reader? where did you use compound sentences? What effect might they have on the reader? where did you use complex sentences? What effect might they have on the reader? do you think your descriptive writing is more effective with the combination of the three sentences types?

29. a simple sentence has one main clause c ompound sentences are two main clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction or semicolon c omplex sentences are one main clause and at least one subordinate clause t he subordinate clause can go at the beginning, middle and end of a sentence Using s imple, compound and complex sentences in descriptive writing