Spring into Compound Sentences!

 

Rose photo by Mrs. Yollis  

The first day of spring is called the 

Vernal Equinox. 

Spring started on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at 8:33 A.M. (PDT) in southern California. It is called the Vernal Equinox. There are two times when the sun is exactly above the equator. 

1. The Autumnal Equinox is in September. (First day of fall.)

2. The Vernal Equinox is in March. (First day of spring.) 

Equinox means equal night and there are nearly twelve hours of daylight and twelve hours of night.

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Adding compound sentences to your writing can make your stories and essays more interesting. 

What is a compound sentence?

 

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A compound sentence:

1. Combines two shorter sentences (so has TWO subjects)
2. Joins the two sentences with a conjunction (and, or, but, so, yet, nor, and for)   The comma goes BEFORE the conjunction.

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Here is an acronym to help you remember some conjunctions: 

F A N B O Y S

(for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so)

 This image has information about WHAT each conjunction means. 

CLICK TO ENLARGE. 

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Share a compound sentence or two in your comment! What signs of spring have you noticed? 

Do you have springtime hobbies, celebrations, or activities?

Learn to Write a Compound Sentence!

Remember: November is Family Blogging Month! 

Mrs. Yollis' students are always trying to improve their writing skills.

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 A compound sentence:

1. Combines two shorter sentences (so has TWO subjects)
2. Joins the two sentences with  a conjunction (and, or, but, so)
3. The comma goes BEFORE the conjunction.

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 Here are some sample compound sentences, and they are all about Thanksgiving!

(Hey, that's a compound sentence!) 

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, and many families gather for a traditional feast. 

In 1620, the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, but they had really planned a trip to Virginia. 

 

 The Massachusetts winter was extremely cold and  harsh, so everyone had to work together to survive. 

The Wampanoag Indians helped the struggling Pilgrims, so they were able to harvest crops for their first feast. 

Modern Americans dine on turkey and stuffing at home, or they make a reservation at a local restaurant.

Challenge!

In the comment section tell about your plans for Thanksgiving. Be sure to include at least two COMPOUND SENTENCES.

Learn to Write a Compound Sentence!

Mrs. Yollis' class is always trying to improve their writing skills.

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 A compound sentence:

1. Combines two shorter sentences (so has TWO subjects)
2. Joins the two sentences with  a conjunction (and, or, but)

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Here are some quality compound sentences using the words Olympics or reflection.
(Two spelling words.)

Jaxon:  My brother, Jordan, went to the Olympics, and he bought me a pair of red maple leaf mittens.

Sam: The Olympics had magnificent actions, and I hope Team U.S.A. dominates the other teams.

Kate: You see your reflection when you look into a still, flat pool, and you can also see yourself when you look into a pond. 

Richie:  This morning I saw Shaun White snowboarding, and he is a participant of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.

Jared:  At the Olympics, I am cheering for my country, and the host country of the Olympics is Canada. 

Ayush:  I am excited because the Olympics have started, and Shaun White from Team U.S.A. won gold!

Kendall:  The Winter Olympics take place in Vancouver, and many athletes come to compete there.

Kayla:  I think the Olympics are really cool because it's fun watching all the exciting tricks they're performing, and I'm rooting for Team U.S.A.

Many of the compound sentences used the word...Olympics.

Readers can leave a comment about the outstanding compound sentences, or  they can comment about the Olympics. 

(Hey, that's a compound sentence using the conjunction OR!)

Challenge: Try to use a compound sentence in your comment!  :-)