Conjunctions
Create a sentence with the word AND
AND list items
I need to buy milk and eggs.
We went to the park and to get ice cream.
A mouse is smaller than a...
a. pig
b. ant
c. butterfly
a. pig
Using words in the sentence and background knowledge, define the CAPITALIZED word
Even though the hike was long and steep, Maria stayed DETERMINED, refusing to quit until she reached the top of the mountain.
DETERMINED means to not give up, to continue to try even when it is hard
Lena glanced at her watch, frowned, and quickly packed her backpack before running out the door.
What can you infer about why Lena is rushing?
She is late for something, school, work, or an appointment.
What lives in the woods, has a black and white, and a bad smell.
Create a sentence with the word BECAUSE
BECAUSE gives a reason why
I went to the dr because I was sick.
We are going to the zoo BECAUSE we don't have school.
We are throwing a party on Sunday.
It is...
a. the day before Wednesday
b. the day after Tuesday
c. the day after Saturday
c. the day after Saturday
The classroom grew CHAOTIC when everyone began talking loudly, papers flew off desks, and no one followed directions.
CHAOTIC means very noisy, disorganized, out of control
Jake brought extra sandwiches to school and shared them with classmates who didn’t have lunch.
What can you infer about Jake's personality?
He is kind, generous, and thoughtful.
What is made of leather, holds, money, and goes in a purse or back pocket?
wallet
Create a sentence with the word UNLESS
UNLESS shows a condition
I can't play video games UNLESS I do my homework.
UNLESS I do my chores, I can't go outside.
Olivia's bowl was full.
Her cup had some water in it.
Her plate was empty.
Her cup was...
a. full
b. empty
c. not empty
c. not empty
After studying every night for a week, James felt CONFIDENT he would do well on the big math test.
CONFIDENT means feeling sure of yourself or certain that you will succeed
Carlos stared at the blank page of his notebook, tapping his pencil against it repeatedly, then sighed and pushed it away.
What can you infer about how Carlos feels?
Frustrated or struggling to come up with ideas
This is a unit of time.
You measure it with a calendar.
It is the same as 12 months.
a year
Create a sentence with the word WHILE
WHILE used to show time (something happening at the same time) or contrast
I cleaned my room WHILE I listened to music.
WHILE I do like to read, I would prefer to watch movie.
The clock is hanging above the shelf.
The shelf is above the TV.
Which statement is true?
a. the clock is above the tv
b. the tv is above the shelf
c. the shelf is above the clock
a. the clock is above the tv
My mom told us not to go near the FRAGILE vase because she didn't want us to knock it over.
FRAGILE means easily broken or hurt, delicate
After the soccer team lost the championship, Mia sat quietly, staring at the ground, while the other players cheered.
What can you infer about Mia's reaction to the game?
She is disappointed, mad, angry, upset about losing the game.
This is a family member.
This person is older than you.
He is your mom's father.
grandpa
Create a sentence with the word UNTIL
UNTIL shows a time
I can't get my driver's license UNTIL I turn sixteen.
UNTIL I get my driver's license, my parents will have to drive me.
The basement was hot.
The bedroom was hotter.
The kitchen was the hottest.
The bedroom was...
a. cooler than the basement
b. hotter than the kitchen
c. cooler than the kitchen
c. cooler than the kitchen
When the power went out, the room became DIM, with only a small amount of light coming through the window.
DIM means not bright, having little light
Liam noticed Ava didn't speak much during lunch. She pushed her food around on her tray and avoided talking to anyone. When he asked her if she wanted to play soccer, she said no.
What can you infer about how Ava is feeling?
sad, upset, sick
This book tells a true story.
It tells about a person's life.
The author is the person in the story.
autobiography