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Welcome to Conjunction Junction! – Discovering conjunctions – Conjunctions connect ideas – They’re like bridges between words, phrases, or clauses – Why conjunctions are language glue – They hold sentences together like glue does with paper – Examples of coordinating conjunctions – For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So (FANBOYS) | Today’s lesson introduces the concept of conjunctions to the students, focusing on their role in connecting ideas within sentences. Conjunctions are the building blocks that help to create complex and compound sentences, enhancing both writing and speaking skills. By comparing conjunctions to glue, students can visualize how these words hold different parts of a sentence together. Provide examples using the acronym FANBOYS to help them remember the seven coordinating conjunctions. Encourage students to come up with their own sentences using each of the FANBOYS to solidify their understanding. This interactive approach will help them grasp the importance of conjunctions in constructing coherent and cohesive sentences.

Exploring Conjunctions – What is a conjunction? – It’s like glue for words in a sentence. – Conjunctions link words – For example: ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘or’. – They smooth out sentences – They help sentences flow well. – Conjunctions clarify ideas – They make what we want to say more understandable. | This slide introduces the concept of conjunctions to third-grade students. Begin by explaining that a conjunction is a word that acts like glue, holding parts of a sentence together. Provide simple examples of conjunctions such as ‘and’, ‘but’, and ‘or’, and show how they connect words and phrases to make sentences smoother. Emphasize that conjunctions help to make our ideas clearer when we write or speak. Use relatable examples to illustrate how disjointed sentences can become clearer with the use of conjunctions. Encourage students to think of conjunctions as tools that help them express their thoughts more effectively.

Meet the Coordinating Conjunctions – What are coordinating conjunctions? – They join words, phrases, or clauses together. – The FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so – Each one has a special job in a sentence. – Use FANBOYS to connect ideas – Remember with a catchy acronym! – FANBOYS helps us recall the conjunctions easily. | Introduce the concept of coordinating conjunctions to the students by explaining that they are like glue for words and sentences. Go through each of the FANBOYS conjunctions and discuss their specific roles in connecting ideas within a sentence. For example, ‘and’ combines similar ideas, while ‘but’ shows a contrast. Use simple sentences to illustrate how each conjunction is used. The acronym FANBOYS will serve as a mnemonic device to help students remember the list of coordinating conjunctions. Encourage students to come up with their own sentences using each conjunction to reinforce their understanding.

Coordinating Conjunctions: ‘And’ & ‘But’ – ‘And’ adds ideas together – ‘But’ shows contrast – Example with ‘And’ – I like apples and oranges. – Example with ‘But’ – I like apples but not bananas. | This slide introduces the coordinating conjunctions ‘And’ and ‘But’ to the students. ‘And’ is used to combine similar ideas, showing addition. ‘But’ is used to show a contrast between two different ideas. Provide examples to illustrate the use of each conjunction in simple sentences. Encourage students to come up with their own sentences using ‘And’ and ‘But’ to reinforce their understanding. During the next class, review these examples and ask students to share sentences they’ve created.

Using ‘Or’ & ‘Yet’ in Sentences – ‘Or’ shows choices – Like in ‘cats or dogs?’ – ‘Yet’ shows contrast – Like in ‘tired yet awake’ – Example with ‘or’ – Do you want an apple or a banana? – Example with ‘yet’ – She’s tiny yet mighty! | This slide introduces the coordinating conjunctions ‘or’ and ‘yet’ to the students. ‘Or’ is used when presenting options or alternatives, and it’s important for students to understand that it connects possibilities in a sentence. ‘Yet’ is used to show a contrast between two parts of a sentence, similar to ‘but’, and it often introduces a surprising or unexpected result. Provide these examples to help students grasp the usage of each conjunction. Encourage them to come up with their own sentences using ‘or’ and ‘yet’ to reinforce their understanding. During the next class, review these examples and ask students to share their sentences.

Coordinating Conjunctions: ‘For’, ‘Nor’, ‘So’ – ‘For’ explains reasons – Use ‘for’ to tell why something happened – ‘Nor’ connects negatives – ‘Nor’ is for linking two things that are not true or not happening – ‘So’ shows effect or result – ‘So’ is used when one thing causes another – Practice with examples | This slide introduces the coordinating conjunctions ‘For’, ‘Nor’, and ‘So’ to third graders. ‘For’ is used to give a reason or explain why something happened. ‘Nor’ is used to connect two negative alternatives, indicating that neither of the two things is true or happening. ‘So’ is used to show the effect or result of something. Provide examples for each conjunction to illustrate their use in sentences. Encourage students to come up with their own sentences using these conjunctions. For the activity, students can work on exercises where they fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions or rewrite sentences using the conjunctions discussed.

Let’s Practice Coordinating Conjunctions! – Understanding coordinating conjunctions – Your turn to try them out – Look for ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘or’, ‘so’, ‘for’, ‘nor’, ‘yet’ – We’ll complete sentences together – I’ll start a sentence, you finish it with a conjunction – Fun class activity | This slide is for an interactive class activity to practice using coordinating conjunctions. Begin by briefly reviewing what coordinating conjunctions are and list them on the board (and, but, or, so, for, nor, yet). Then, engage the students by starting sentences and having them complete the sentences using one of the conjunctions. For example, ‘I wanted to play outside, but…’ and let a student finish the sentence. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of how to use conjunctions to connect ideas in sentences. Have a list of starter sentences prepared and encourage each student to participate. Praise correct usage and gently correct any mistakes, ensuring to explain why a different conjunction might be more appropriate.

Class Activity: Conjunction Creation – Pair up and write three sentences – Use a different coordinating conjunction in each – For example: ‘I wanted to play outside, but it was raining.’ – Share your creative sentences with the class – Explore how conjunctions connect ideas | This activity is designed to help students practice using coordinating conjunctions in a fun and interactive way. By working in pairs, students can collaborate and come up with creative sentences, each containing one of the coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Encourage them to think about how the conjunctions connect different ideas in a sentence. After writing their sentences, each pair will share them with the class, providing an opportunity for public speaking and peer learning. As a teacher, be prepared to offer guidance and correct usage as needed. Possible variations of the activity could include creating a story with conjunctions, writing a poem, or even a mini-play.

Conjunctions: Homework Fun! – Congrats on learning coordinating conjunctions! – Write a story with 5 different conjunctions – Include words like ‘and’, ‘but’, or ‘or’ to connect ideas – Use FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so – Remember, these words join sentences or phrases – Practice makes perfect – keep trying! | Today’s lesson on coordinating conjunctions is wrapped up with a fun homework assignment. Encourage the students to be creative and use at least five different coordinating conjunctions from the acronym FANBOYS in their stories. This will help them understand how conjunctions work to connect ideas and build complex sentences. Provide examples of sentences using conjunctions to give them a starting point. Remind them that practice is key to mastering new concepts. In the next class, ask volunteers to share their stories to reinforce learning and celebrate their efforts.