SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS PRESENTATION.pptx

A Grade 6 Lesson about Subordinating Conjunctions

1. SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS English 6 - Fourth Quarter Mrs. Grace S. Balbon

2. Learning Objectives Identify subordinating conjunctions in sentences. Use subordinating conjunctions to combine clauses to create coherent sentences. Show openness to criticism.

3. 1. Tony will have to choose between working in Canada _____ staying here in the Philippines. 2. Melissa was caught cheating in her test ______ her mother was summoned to the principal’s office. 3. We don’t have extra money to donate ______ we will help these through other means. 4. Creating good study habits maybe hard ______ it will be helpful especially when you are in college. 5. The teacher asked me to call all the boys _____ the girls staying in the gym. A. Review: Complete the sentences with correct coordinating conjunctions: so but yet or and

4. Presentation: Analyze the sentences: Sarah and Rose talked about the test while walking home. Mom will always support me whether I succeed or not. I love my parents because they care for me. My dad works hard so that he can provide everything we need. My sister felt bad since she heard the bad news.

5. 2. Discussion: Which of the following is an independent clause? Which is the dependent clause? What kind of sentence is created?

6. 5. Generalization: Subordinating conjunctions are words or phrases that join a dependent clause to an independent clause. It shows the relationship between the two clauses and helps to create complex sentences . Subordinating conjunctions often indicate time, cause and effect, condition, contrast, or concession.

7. I have loved mathematics s ince I was nine years old. Since I was nine years old, I have loved mathematics.

8. 3. Guided Activity: Choose the best subordinating conjunction to complete each sentence.

9. 1. _________ the basement flooded, we spent all day cleaning up. A. After C. Although B. Before D. Even if

10. 2. I don’t want to go to the movies ­­­_____________ I hate the smell of popcorn. A. Although C. Because B. Whenever D. So that

11. 3. I paid Larry, ___________ garden design work is top-notch. A. Whenever C. If B. Whose D. After

12. 4. ___________ spring arrives, we have to be prepared for more snow. A. Because C. Until B. Although D. Now that

13. 5. _____________ the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button. A. As soon as C. Because B. Before D. Now that

14. 4. Independent practice: Complete the sentences with subordinating conjunctions:

15. 1. "I will go to the park _____ it stops raining." A. if C. when B. because D. although

16. 2. “She couldn't go to the party _____ she was sick.” A. if C. when B. because D. although

17. 3. “_______ you go to the mall later, don’t forget to buy me some cosmetics.” A. in case C. though B. whereas D. in contrast

18. 4. "He climbed up the ladder _____ the rain stopped.” A. as soon as C. when B. because D. although

19. 5. “_______ the president is no longer coming; we will reschedule this meeting next week.” A. whenever C. in order that B. because D. since

20. 5. Generalization: Subordinating conjunctions are words or phrases that join a dependent clause to an independent clause. It shows the relationship between the two clauses and helps to create complex sentences . Subordinating conjunctions often indicate time, cause and effect, condition, contrast, or concession.

21. Ex. Because he wouldn’t wear a seat belt, Robin wasn’t allowed in the Batmobile any longer. Whenever Batman was away, Robin drove the Batmobile.

22. Analyze the sentences. Copy the conjunction and identify if the sentence is COMPOUND or COMPLEX 1. You can do your homework now, or you can wait until later. 2. Since it was cold outside, I wore a warm jacket. 3. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. 4. Unless you hurry, you'll miss the bus. 5. I love swimming, but I'm afraid of deep water.

23. 6. Application: Rewrite the pair of sentences by combining them with a subordinating conjunction from the word bank

24. 1. We sang three more songs. Our voices were already tired from singing so much. 2. I want to be a doctor. I want to help other people. 3. My mom will stay home now. She has quit her job. 4. The family will go on vacation. They have summer break. 5. Taylor goes to bed. She brushes her teeth. Although after whereas Because that when

25. IV. Evaluation Read each statement carefully and answer using TRUE or FALSE. 1. Subordinating conjunctions connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. 2. The clause that contains the coordinating conjunctions is called a dependent clause. 3. Complex sentences are created when an independent and dependent clause are combined. 4. Subordinating conjunctions can show cause-effect relationship and time-place transition. 5. Because is the most common subordinating conjunction for cause-effect relationship.